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Definition of Savvy
1. Noun. The cognitive condition of someone who understands. "He has virtually no understanding of social cause and effect"
Generic synonyms: Knowing
Specialized synonyms: Comprehension, Self-knowledge, Smattering, Appreciation, Grasp, Hold, Grasping, Hindsight, Brainstorm, Brainwave, Insight, Realisation, Realization, Recognition
Derivative terms: Apprehend, Understand, Understand
2. Verb. Get the meaning of something. "Sam and Sue savvy the movie "; "Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?"
Generic synonyms: Understand
Specialized synonyms: Figure, Catch On, Cotton On, Get It, Get Onto, Get Wise, Latch On, Tumble, Twig, Intuit, Digest
Derivative terms: Apprehender, Apprehensible, Apprehension, Apprehensive, Comprehendible, Comprehensible, Comprehension, Grasp, Grasping
Definition of Savvy
1. v. t. & i. To understand; to comprehend; know.
2. n. Comprehension; knowledge of affairs; mental grasp.
Definition of Savvy
1. Adjective. (informal) shrewd, well-informed and perceptive. ¹
2. Verb. (informal) To understand ¹
3. Interjection. (informal) Do you understand? ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Savvy
1. shrewd [v -VIED, -VYING, -VIES] - See also: shrewd
Lexicographical Neighbors of Savvy
Literary usage of Savvy
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. St. Martin and St. Barts Alive! by Harriet Greenberg (2003)
"Dining savvy ©> Make reservations for dinner, particularly in high season.
Restaurants are small. In some cases reservations are required. ..."
2. Savings Bond Advisor by Tom Adams (2007)
"What savvy investors are up to now Investors like you read books. In addition to
this one, two other important investment books are Fooled by Randomness, ..."
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