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savvy

Pronunciation: /ˈsavi/

informal
Definition of savvy

noun

[mass noun]
  • shrewdness and practical knowledge, especially in politics or business:the corporate-finance bankers lacked the necessary political savvy

adjective (savvier, savviest)

  • shrewd and knowledgeable about the realities of life: [in combination]:the city’s young, media-savvy crowd

verb (savvies, savvying, savvied)

[with clause]
  • know or understand:Tom would savvy what to do about her [no object]:I’ve been told, but I want to make sure. Savvy?

Origin:

late 18th century: originally black and pidgin English imitating Spanish sabe usted 'you know'

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