Home › Words › S › streetproofstreetproofstreetproof means aware of the dangers that may be encountered while out in the streets, and able to keep oneself safe.Among words judged in Lexicurio's Arena, streetproof ranks #3,412 of 42,747 for Qualifying.EtymologyFrom street + -proof.adjAware of the dangers that may be encountered while out in the streets, and able to keep oneself safe.verbTo educate (a person) about dangers that may be encountered in the streets.Definitions & examples from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 3.0).Words closest in meaningBy meaning, not spelling — each word's AI semantic fingerprint, nearest first.streetwise 71% match — Having the necessary knack, personality and instinct for survival in rough, urban environments. vs streetproof →streetwork 52% match — A form of social work which engages with people on the street. vs streetproof →streetward 52% match — Toward the street. vs streetproof →cluey 50% match — Savvy; street-smart; in the know. vs streetproof →worldproof 50% match — To make resistant to the various risks and hazards that may be encountered in the world. vs streetproof →copwise 50% match — Possessing the knowledge and expertise typical of police officers; having police smarts. vs streetproof →unambushable 49% match — Not susceptible to being ambushed. vs streetproof →caution 48% match — Prudence when faced with, or when expecting to face, danger; care taken in order to avoid risk or harm. vs streetproof →