savvy
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈsævi/
savvy means: Knowing a lot about something and making clever, practical decisions about it.
adjective
Knowing a lot about something and making clever, practical decisions about it.
- She is a savvy shopper.
- Savvy investors read the small print.
- He became more politically savvy after working on the campaign.
noun
Practical knowledge and good judgment that help you deal successfully with people or situations.
- She has plenty of business savvy.
- His political savvy helped him win support.
- You need some technical savvy to fix this.
verb
To understand what someone means or how something works.
- Do you savvy?
- The sailor savvied the captain’s orders.
- I cannot savvy what you mean.
Questions about savvy
What does savvy mean?
Knowing a lot about something and making clever, practical decisions about it.
What is savvy in other languages?
Türkçe: işini bilen · Español: astuto · Français: avisé · Deutsch: versiert · Italiano: accorto · 日本語: 抜け目のない
How do you pronounce savvy?
It is pronounced /ˈsævi/.
How do you use savvy in a sentence?
She is a savvy shopper. Savvy investors read the small print.
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