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Bonafides 

When one has earned certified realness in the game of life through trial and tribulations and proven to be a worthy possessor of street cred.
The type of work that Stovepipe has put in over the years in these streets has given him bonafides he could brag about if he wanted to.
Bonafides by DuVay Knox March 29, 2022

bonafides 

'The goods.' 'The real deal.' No bullshit.'

This term is often used in, but is not restricted
to, legal endeavors. Because of its Latin origin,
the term's connotation is one of 'seriousness'.

The term mixes identity and credentials with
honesty and ability to get the job done to
create a highly favorable impression.
She walked into the room, forthwith handed
the committee chair her bonafides, a resumé
she had worked on for hours in anticipation
of this moment of expression/impression.
bonafides by Ward Smith February 25, 2009
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Instead of doing my homework, I decided to piddlefart around for two hours.
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28 hours and 4 clubs later, gurning for england but still refusing to go home - a total wrongun!!
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