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savvy

[ sav-ee ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

savvier, savviest.

experienced, knowledgable, and well-informed; shrewd (often used in combination): a tech-savvy entrepreneur.
consumers who are savvy about prices;
a tech-savvy entrepreneur.

noun

Also ��v��·�Ա��. practical understanding; shrewdness or intelligence; common sense:
a candidate who seemed to have no political savvy.

verb (used with or without object)

savvied, savvying.

to know; understand.

savvy

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verb

to understand or get the sense of (an idea, etc)
no savvy
I don't (he doesn't, etc) understand

noun

comprehension

adjective

shrewd; well-informed

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Word History and Origins

Origin of savvy¹

First recorded in 1775–85; from Spanish sabe, 3rd-person singular present of saber “to know,” from Latin sapere “to be wise, taste”; sapient none

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Word History and Origins

Origin of savvy¹

C18: corruption of Spanish sabe ( usted ) (you) know, from saber to know, from Latin sapere to be wise

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The Rams’ savvy but effective 2025 draft sets them up for another possible title.

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It also aids media savvy outlets like the BBC in documenting the historic events through which we are currently passing during the so-called Vacancy of the Holy See, accurately and extensively.

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Many in the audience also came to hear Ocasio-Cortez, 35, a sharp, politically savvy Democratic socialist once at the fringes of the Democratic Party who is now broadening her national appeal.

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But as the season progressed it became clear, Redick is so basketball bright and communication savvy, the players couldn’t help but listen.

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Dr. Stephen Carney, 74, an emergency care physician in Los Angeles who receives Social Security, said he expected the changes to hurt a lot of elderly people who are not computer savvy.

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