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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. 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.

3. 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.

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

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   5 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.

5. 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.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishSAVVY | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   SAVVY definition: 1. practical knowledge and ability: 2. having knowledge and ability: . Learn more.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionsavvy noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   savvy. practical knowledge or understanding of something. Skill isn’t enough—you need savvy too. Definition of savvy noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionarySAVVY - All you need to know about it - Collins Online Dictionary

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   Definitions of 'savvy' 1. If you describe someone as having savvy, you think that they have a good understanding and practical knowledge of something. [informal] [...] 2. If you describe someone as savvy, you think that they show a lot of practical knowledge. [informal] [...] More. Pronunciations of 'savvy'