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- DictionarySav·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"
verb
- 1. know or understand: "Charley would savvy what to do"
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the word savvy. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
Knowledgeable or proficient. Often used in combination. Tech-savvy; media-savvy. American Heritage. Synonyms: smart. slick. shrewd. perspicacious. wise. canny. astute. knowing. cagey. noun. Shrewdness or understanding. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Know-how.
practical knowledge or understanding of something. Skill isn’t enough—you need savvy too. Want to learn more? Definition of savvy noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
