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- US Pronunciation
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- [sav-ee]
- /ˈsæv i/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sav-ee]
- /ˈsæv i/
Definitions of savvies word
- adjective savvies experienced, knowledgable, and well-informed; shrewd (often used in combination): consumers who are savvy about prices; a tech-savvy entrepreneur. 1
- noun savvies Also, savviness. practical understanding; shrewdness or intelligence; common sense: a candidate who seemed to have no political savvy. 1
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Origin of savvies
First appearance:
before 1775 One of the 45% newest English words
1775-85; < Spanish sabe, present 3rd singular of saber to know < Latin sapere to be wise; see sapient
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Parts of speech for Savvies
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
savvies popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
savvies usage trend in Literature
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