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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 savviness word
- adjective savviness experienced, knowledgable, and well-informed; shrewd (often used in combination): consumers who are savvy about prices; a tech-savvy entrepreneur. 1
- noun savviness Also, savviness. practical understanding; shrewdness or intelligence; common sense: a candidate who seemed to have no political savvy. 1
- noun savviness the quality or state of being savvy 0
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Origin of savviness
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 Savviness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
savviness 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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