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Word: Savvy
Speech Type: Noun
late 17th century (as a verb, earliest in the form savee): via West African pidgin English, from Portuguese or Spanish saber ‘know’, from Latin sapere be wise (see sapient)
ˈsavi
shrewdness and practical knowledge; the ability to make good judgements
Short Definition:shrewdness and practical knowledge
Examples:- the corporate finance bankers lacked the necessary political savvy
Word: Savvy
Speech Type: Adjective
ˈsavi
shrewd and knowledgeable; having common sense and good judgement
Short Definition:shrewd and knowledgeable
Examples:- Bob is a savvy veteran who knows all the tricks
- many of us pride ourselves on being savvy enough to spot a fake
Word: Savvy
Speech Type: Verb
ˈsavi
know or understand
Short Definition:know or understand
Examples:- Charley would savvy what to do
- I've been told, but I want to make sure. Savvy?
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