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

As a partner at the advisory firm ISG where he focuses on enterprise software, Smith can be classified as a tech-savvy early adopter.

From BBC • May 13, 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

Although nearly five million accounts have been deactivated, tech-savvy teens have found ways around the age requirements.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Conspiracy theories are already swirling in local parent groups about tech-savvy caregivers who have figured out how to hack municipal websites and grab spots early, Neri said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

Still, tech giants want to cater to Indonesia's huge, tech-savvy population.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026