savvy

American  

[sav-ee] / ˈsæv i /

adjective

savvier, savviest

1. experienced, knowledgable, and well-informed; shrewd (often used in combination): a tech-savvy entrepreneur.

   consumers who are savvy about prices;

   a tech-savvy entrepreneur.

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noun

1. Also savviness. practical understanding; shrewdness or intelligence; common sense.

   a candidate who seemed to have no political savvy.

verb (used with or without object)

savvied, savvying

1. to know; understand.

savvy British  

/ ˈsævɪ /

verb

1. to understand or get the sense of (an idea, etc)

2. I don't (he doesn't, etc) understand

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noun

1. comprehension

adjective

1. shrewd; well-informed

Etymology

Origin of savvy

First recorded in 1775–85; from Spanish sabe, 3rd-person singular present of saber “to know,” from Latin sapere “to be wise, taste”; sapient

Example Sentences

These were savvy remarks from the London-born coach, showing he understands the club's identity.

From BBC

Beyoncé has officially joined the billionaire club, amassing her fortune through a mix of chart-topping hits, Grammy-winning music, and savvy business ventures—much of which she’s invested in an impressive real estate empire.

From MarketWatch

With Love entrenched as the starter, there was no path to immediate playing time, but the Packers offered Willis the chance to learn under one of the game’s savviest offensive minds in coach Matt LaFleur.

From The Wall Street Journal

Faced with some stiff competition, one savvy float-building team at this year’s Rose Parade still managed to reel in a Guinness World Record title by setting its sights on something decidedly fishier.

From Los Angeles Times

Her songwriting talent and her business savvy made her a music titan.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• acumen
• awareness
• insight
• intellect
• intelligence
• judgment
• know-how
• knowledge
• sense