tech-savvy

American  

[tek-sav-ee] / ˈtɛkˌsæv i /

Or tech savvy

adjective

1. having much knowledge of or skill with current technology, especially digital technology.

   You don't have to be a very tech-savvy teacher to use these online resources in your classroom.

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noun

1. Usually tech savvy knowledge of or skill with current technology, especially digital technology.

   If I can learn the software this quickly, with my limited tech savvy, then hopefully others can as well.

   There’s a group called Teen Tech Volunteers who use their tech-savvy to assist adults with basic computer usage.

Etymology

Origin of tech-savvy

First recorded in 1990–95

Example Sentences

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tech-savvy

Crowds had first gathered spontaneously on Thursday morning in support of Fedorov, a tech-savvy young minister whose efforts to modernise the armed forces often put him at odds with the military establishment.

From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026

Some now speculate tech-savvy children may use them to get around social media blocks.

From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2026

Young doctors have more up-to-date knowledge, are more tech-savvy and will be around to take care of you longer.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 3, 2026

And while some chuckled when Everlane and its peers boasted about being tech-savvy, millennial brands did operate differently from their predecessors.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 23, 2026

VPNs are no longer just for tech-savvy users—they’re essential tools for streaming, keeping data secure and everyday browsing.

From Salon ● Mar. 27, 2026