street cred

English

Etymology

From street (“urban youth”) + credibility, by shortening.

Pronunciation

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Noun

street cred (uncountable)

1. (slang) Credibility among young, hip urban dwellers; particularly important in the hip-hop and rap scenes.

Translations

credibility among young, hip urban dwellers

• Finnish: katu-uskottavuus (fi)