
Streetwise
Urban Savviness
Refers to someone's adaptability and cleverness in navigating city life and its challenges.

Despite her youth, she's remarkably streetwise, dodging pickpockets with ease.
Not Book-Smart
Being streetwise involves practical knowledge, not necessarily academic or formal education.

He's not great at science, but he's streetwise enough to bargain at the flea market.
Problem Solving
It includes the ability to anticipate and effectively deal with potential urban problems.

She might be new in town, but her streetwise instincts got her home when she lost her map.
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