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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"
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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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
adjective. /ˈsævi/ (comparative savvier, superlative savviest) (informal) having practical knowledge and understanding of something; having common sense. savvy shoppers. Most of his clients were financially savvy enough to know a good deal when they saw one. see also media-savvy, tech-savvy. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Word Origin.
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' American English: sævi British English: sævi. More.
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.
