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   Sav·vy

   /ˈsavē/

   

   noun

   • 1. shrewdness and practical knowledge; the ability to make good judgments: "the financiers lacked the necessary political savvy"

   adjective

   • 1. shrewd and knowledgeable; having common sense and good judgment: "Bob is a savvy veteran who knows all the tricks"
   • ▪ well informed about or experienced in a particular domain: "most of us are pretty web-savvy"

   verb

   • 1. know or understand: "Charley would savvy what to do"

   Word Origin late 17th century (as a verb, earliest in the form savee): via West African pidgin English, from Portuguese or Spanish saber ‘know’, from Latin sapere be wise (see sapient).

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › savvySavvy Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   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?

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSAVVY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   SAVVY definition: 1. practical knowledge and ability: 2. having or showing practical knowledge and experience: 3…. Learn more.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySAVVY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   informal us / ˈsæv.i / uk / ˈsæv.i / comparative savvier | superlative savviest. 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.

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   Savvy definition: experienced, knowledgable, and well-informed; shrewd (often used in combination). See examples of SAVVY used in a sentence.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › savvySavvy - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   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.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSAVVY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   2 days ago · 1. uncountable noun. 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. Synonyms: understanding, perception, grasp, ken More Synonyms of savvy. 2. graded adjective.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › savvySavvy - definition of savvy by The Free Dictionary

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   1. Well informed and perceptive; shrewd: savvy Washington insiders. 2. Knowledgeable or proficient. Often used in combination: tech-savvy; media-savvy. n. Practical understanding or shrewdness: a banker known for financial savvy. tr. & intr.v. sav·vied (săv′ēd), sav·vy·ing, sav·vies (săv′ēz) To understand; comprehend.