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savvy

Pronunciation: [ˈsæv.i]

Word

Learn how to use savvy in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “understanding”

(adjective) when someone understands or knows a lot about something, especially practical things. If a person is savvy, they are smart about how things work in real life.

Example

My dad is really savvy about fixing cars; he knows exactly what to do.

Example

She was not savvy about the internet and struggled to use her computer.

Example

Is he savvy enough to handle the project on his own?

Context: “knowledge”

(noun) the ability to understand and use practical knowledge. It refers to being smart or having a good sense about something.

Example

Her business savvy helped her start a successful company.

Example

Without any savvy in cooking, he burned the dinner.

Example

Do you think financial savvy is important for everyone?

Context: “understanding”

(verb) to understand something or to get a sense of it. It's about realizing or knowing something clearly.

Example

I savvy how to play the game after watching it once.

Example

He didn’t savvy the rules during the first round and lost the game.

Example

Do you savvy what I mean when I say it's important?

How to pronounce savvy

Pronunciation: [ˈsæv.i]

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