Cred is informalused in relaxed speech or writing, not in official language slangvery casual words or expressions used by a particular group for the respect or social statusthe level of importance or standing a person has in a group someone has with a particular group, especially among young, fashionable urban people.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /krɛd/
Easy pronunciation: KRED (approximate spelling).
Stress: One syllable; stress is on the only syllable.
Noun meaning credibility or social status with a trendy or urban crowd.
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Cred Meaning
respect or status that makes you seem cool or believable to a certain group
Part of speech: noun
Definition: Credibility or social status with a trendy or urban crowd.
Example: The new album gave the band a lot of cred with local fans.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- street cred — Common informal substitute for this sense.
- street credibility — Direct synonym for social standing or authenticity with a cool crowd.
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Cred Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- street cred
- street credibility
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Common Mistakes
- Do not use cred to mean general credibility in every situation; it is usually informal and social.
- Do not confuse cred with credentials, which are qualifications or proof of ability.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does cred mean?
Cred means informal respect, status, or credibility with a particular group, especially a trendy or urban one.
What are the synonyms of cred?
The main synonyms are street cred and street credibility.
Is cred the same as credibility?
Not exactly. Cred is a slangy, informal kind of credibility, usually social rather than official or factual.
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