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

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

Iran is generally a very tech-savvy country, and many people constantly have multiple circumvention apps on their phones.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

Being able to work across different platforms and use technical tricks to evade the restrictions has made it hard for less tech-savvy relatives to stay in touch.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

It’s that firms refuse to use AI for market-facing activity and lose out to tech-savvy peers.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 25, 2026

Maybe I can explain to my tech-savvy roommate that it isn’t her I distrust—it’s every data broker, pricing algorithm and defense agency mining the bits between us.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026