[ˈsavi], (Noun)

Definitions:
- shrewdness and practical knowledge; the ability to make good judgements
(e.g: the corporate finance bankers lacked the necessary political savvy)


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Origin:
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], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- shrewd and knowledgeable; having common sense and good judgement
(e.g: Bob is a savvy veteran who knows all the tricks)


Phrases:

Origin:
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], (Verb)

Definitions:
- know or understand
(e.g: Charley would savvy what to do)


Phrases:

Origin:
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)