Street Cred

Obtaining or possessing a notable level of skill in the underground urban ring. Particularly affiliated with drug trafficking, illegal street racing or drifting, or any other self-acquired and/or self-taught skill earning respect and credibility from those outside the law.

Chop's street cred is undeniable. His car is boosted with nitrous, gotta be at least 800 hp to the wheel, he's never lost a race.

You need to talk to Shawn, he's been pushing since high school; his street cred is unmatched.

by dochollywood February 19, 2019

street cred

You can't define Street Cred. You know it when you see it. Jay-Z has it. Basketball player Stephon Marbury personifies street cred. Brooklyn bred, handle born in the streets, just the right inflection in his speech, the can't-F-with-me strut. The little things. But he's also got an aspect of street cred that no worthy hipster can be without: mystery.

Either you have Street Cred or you don't

by Poetx July 13, 2005

street cred

the bullshit credibility a celevrity gets when he does something fucked up

Kobe Bryant has street cred now because he's accused of rape.

by Nate July 25, 2003

street cred

not always being from the ghettos or the hood, but going through a crappy childhood. rappers are usually liked more if they have a rags-to-riches story to tell. a wealthy kid could have tough, abusive parenting while very young and still have street cred. it basically consists of going through some shit as a kid.

that kid has went through some shit and is now getting along with his family. he has street cred

by dsssgfhdgsfhghgfdljd;hg July 24, 2006

street cred

a term for Mr. McDick, your derranged P.E. coach from Middle School.

Mr. McDick: "Holla Bitches"
Some student: "Street Cred"

by Shadowchild451 May 5, 2008

street cred

Short for Street Credits. Gained from raising your street crediblity. Can be used to purchase items on the street.

"Could I purchase an item from this store with some street credits?"

by Generic Gibbon May 17, 2016

Street cred

Anyone who has knowledge that is relatively privileged in the sense of showing a certain amount of savvy, intuition, and knowledge, and has gained respect within a certain defined group.

"He may not know everything about running a burger joint in this neighborhood, but for me, he's definitely got street cred."

by Kassye August 4, 2017