street cred

(kred)

noun

Slang popularity with or acceptance by the common people: a candidate who lacks street cred

Origin: street cred(ibility): see street ()

See street cred in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
Slang
Acceptability or popularity, especially among young people in urban areas.

Origin:

Origin: street

Origin: + cred(it)

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