What does "streetwise" mean?

Having the necessary knack, personality and instinct for survival in rough, urban environments.

Streetwise

Common synonyms include: street smart, alive to, appreciative, appreciative of, apprised of, awake to.

adj

adj ·2 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Adjective

1
Having the necessary knack, personality and instinct for survival in rough, urban environments.
"Where's the streetwise Hercules / to fight the rising odds?"
2
Possessing a style that embodies the life and microculture located within urban settings, typically in the States.
"You could tell from the way he spat old Tupac lyrics, loitering in the corner with his homies, flipping that Yankees cap on his head like he couldn't give a damn that he was streetwise enough to melt Will Smith."