What are Street Smarts?
Street smarts is a colloquial slang term referring to knowledge not obtained through higher learning or formal education but instead by practical life experience. In general, street smarts involve using common sense to stay savvy and safe in real-life – or “street” – situations. The term has been used for decades throughout the United States, especially in regards to teens in urban centers. It is often used as a clear delineation between those who thrive in urban settings and those who do not, and can sometimes draw a line between economic or social classes.
