street cred
noun
informal
: the acceptance and respect that one has earned among one's peers or audience by having experienced life in the street (see street entry 1 sense 5)
… the style, street cred and slang of notable Atlanta rappers like Future and Lil Baby.—
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broadly
: the acceptance and respect that one has earned among members of a given group
… a possible boost to her street cred with young voters … —abc13.com
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“Street cred.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/street%20cred. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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