noun
cred
krehd
noun
1
Respect or status earned within a particular group, especially for being genuine or knowledgeable.
"He lost all his cred with the skaters after showing up in brand-new gear."
"Working at the label gave her serious cred in the music scene."
How to Use Cred
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishStreet credibility — the respect you get for being authentic or well-connected in a scene.
When to use it
Informal slang; avoid in formal writing.
Common pairings
street cred
lose cred
gain cred
Word Forms
creds plural
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Etymology
An informal shortening of "credibility" or "credentials", popularised in youth and street slang from the late 20th century.