Word meaning
savvy
adjective · SAV-ee
What does savvy mean?
Savvy means shrewd and knowledgeable; having common sense and good judgment.
Savvy in a sentence
“A savvy shopper, she never pays full price.”
Synonyms for savvy
- shrewd
- astute
- sharp
How to remember savvy
- Say it out loud a few times: SAV-ee.
- Write one sentence of your own using savvy, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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