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

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

She said the fakes could be "very misleading" to people who were "less tech-savvy" and "it is quite worrying because there's far more capability now".

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

The September 2025 protests were driven by tech-savvy youth angry at job shortages and flagrant corruption by an ageing political elite.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 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