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- Dictionarysavvy/ˈsavi/
noun
- 1. shrewdness and practical knowledge; the ability to make good judgements: "the corporate finance bankers lacked the necessary political savvy"
adjective
- 1. shrewd and knowledgeable; having common sense and good judgement: "Bob is a savvy veteran who knows all the tricks"
verb
- 1. know or understand: "Charley would savvy what to do"
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having or showing practical knowledge and experience: Teenagers are savvier about handling their digital information than adults. He dazzled the country as a modern, media-savvy politician. More examples. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
The meaning of SAVVY is having or showing perception, comprehension, or shrewdness especially in practical matters. How to use savvy in a sentence. Did you know?
Definitions of savvy. adjective. marked by practical hardheaded intelligence. synonyms: astute, sharp, shrewd. smart. showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness. noun. the cognitive condition of someone who understands. synonyms: apprehension, discernment, understanding. see more. verb. get the meaning of something.
If you describe someone as having savvy, you think that they have a good understanding and practical knowledge of something. [ informal ] He is known for his political savvy and strong management skills.
Savvy definition: experienced, knowledgable, and well-informed; shrewd (often used in combination). See examples of SAVVY used in a sentence.
having or showing practical knowledge and experience: Teenagers are savvier about handling their digital information than adults. He dazzled the country as a modern, media-savvy politician. More examples. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Knowledge and awareness. acquaintance. alertness. astuteness.
noun. /ˈsævi/ [uncountable] (informal) practical knowledge or understanding of something. political savvy. Skill isn’t enough—you need savvy too. Word Origin. Take your English to the next level. The Oxford Learner’s Thesaurus explains the difference between groups of similar words.
A complete guide to the word "SAVVY": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.
having knowledge and ability: a savvy consumer. (Definition of savvy from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of savvy. in Chinese (Traditional) 常識, 實際能力… See more. in Chinese (Simplified) 常识, 实际能力… See more. in Spanish. sentido común, habilidad técnica, inteligencia… See more. in Portuguese.
What does the word savvy mean? There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the word savvy . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
