Savvy: meaning, definitions and examples

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savvy

 

[ หˆsรฆv.i ]

Adjective / Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

informal use

Savvy means having practical knowledge or understanding of something. It often refers to being astute or perceptive in a particular area, especially in business or social situations.

Synonyms

astute, clever, knowledgeable, shrewd.

Examples of usage

  • She's very savvy about market trends.
  • You need to be tech-savvy to navigate this software.
  • His savvy negotiation skills helped close the deal.
Context #2 | Noun

informal use

Savvy also refers to comprehension or understanding. When someone possesses savvy, it indicates their level of intelligence or insight regarding a particular topic.

Synonyms

comprehension, insight, understanding.

Examples of usage

  • Do you have the savvy to manage this project?
  • Her political savvy is impressive.
  • Business savvy is crucial for success.
Context #3 | Verb

informal use

To savvy means to understand or comprehend something. It is often used in a casual context to imply grasping the essence of a concept or situation.

Synonyms

comprehend, grasp, understand.

Examples of usage

  • Do you savvy what I mean?
  • I savvy the risks involved.
  • He didn't savvy the instructions clearly.

Translations

Translations of the word "savvy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sabido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฎเคเคฆเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช klug

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pintar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะผั–ั‚ะปะธะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sprytny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ณขใ„ (ใ‹ใ—ใ“ใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท savant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ inteligente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท zeki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜๋ฆฌํ•œ (yeonglihan)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฐูƒูŠ (dhaki)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ chytrรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prefรญkanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ชๆ˜Ž (cลngmรญng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pameten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ snjallur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐา›ั‹ะปะดั‹ (aqyldy)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒญแƒ™แƒ•แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜ (chqviani)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aฤŸฤฑllฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ inteligente

Etymology

The word 'savvy' originates from the French word 'savoir', which means 'to know'. It was first recorded in English in the mid-19th century, where it was adopted in various forms within colloquial speech. Over time, 'savvy' evolved to describe a kind of practical knowledge or astuteness, particularly in social or commercial contexts. The concept of being 'savvy' has grown to encompass a wisdom that draws not only on theoretical knowledge but also on experience and insight into specific situations. Today, the term is widely used in informal contexts to describe someone who is perceptive and can navigate through problems skillfully.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,844, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.