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savviest

 

[ หˆsรฆv.i.ษ™st ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

being knowledgeable

Savviest refers to being knowledgeable, shrewd, or having practical understanding and experience. It is often used to describe someone who is astute in their judgment and decision-making. This term implies a level of intelligence that encompasses both street smarts and academic knowledge. A savvy person is typically well-informed and can navigate complex situations with ease.

Synonyms

astute, clever, perceptive, shrewd, wise

Examples of usage

  • She is the savviest investor in our group.
  • His savviest moves in business have led to great success.
  • The savviest travelers know how to find the best deals.
  • Being the savviest person in negotiations, she always gets the upper hand.

Translations

Translations of the word "savviest" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mais astuto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฌเคธเฅ‡ เคšเคคเฅเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช der schlauste

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ paling cerdas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐะนั€ะพะทัƒะผะฝั–ัˆะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ najsprytniejszy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆœ€ใ‚‚่ณขใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท le plus astucieux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ el mรกs astuto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท en zeki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€์žฅ ์˜๋ฆฌํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฃูƒุซุฑ ุจุฑุงุนุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nejchytล™ejลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ najchytล™ejลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœ€่ชๆ˜Ž็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ najpametnejลกi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ snjallasti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตาฃ ะฐา›ั‹ะปะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒแƒ–แƒ” แƒญแƒ™แƒ•แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™n aฤŸฤฑllฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ el mรกs astuto

Etymology

The word 'savvy' stems from a combination of the French word 'savez,' meaning 'to know,' and the Latin 'sapere,' which carries a similar connotation. It originally appeared in English during the late 18th century and was mostly used in maritime contexts, especially within sailor slang. Over time, its usage broadened to encompass a general savvy quality and sense of practical knowledge beyond just seafaring. By the late 19th century, it began to evolve further into a more colloquial term used to describe someone who possesses a sharp insight into the complexities of life and the world, particularly in matters of commerce and social interactions. The superlative form 'savviest' emphasizes the highest level of this practical intelligence.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,644, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.