savvy

adjective
UK: /ˈsævi/
US: /ˈsævi/

  1. Having or showing practical knowledge and experience.

    1. He's a very savvy politician and knows how to win votes he is very savvy.
    2. Our new marketing director is incredibly savvy about social media trends and strategies.

  2. Understanding or knowing what to do or how to do something.

    1. She is not very savvy about computers, but she's learning fast.
    2. Teenagers are usually quite savvy when it comes to understanding new technologies.

Synonyms

astute shrewd knowledgeable perceptive wise insightful
savvy noun

  1. Practical knowledge and ability.

    1. He has a lot of savvy when it comes to business.
    2. Her political savvy helped her navigate the complex negotiations successfully.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "savvy" in English means: Having or showing practical knowledge and experience., Understanding or knowing what to do or how to do something..

The phonetic transcription of "savvy" is /ˈsævi/ in British English and /ˈsævi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "savvy": astute, shrewd, knowledgeable, perceptive, wise, insightful.

Example usage of "savvy": "He's a very savvy politician and knows how to win votes he is very savvy.". More examples on the page.