savvy

Definition

  • noun: practical understanding or knowledge of something
  • noun: practical know-how
  • adjective: having practical understanding or knowledge of something
  • adjective: having or showing perception, comprehension, or shrewdness especially in practical matters
  • synonyms: understand, comprehend, know

Examples

  • He is admired for his business 'savvy'. [='shrewdness']

  • She's a very 'savvy' investor.

  • He is 'savvy' about computers.

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