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sav·vy
 savvy
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- pronunciation:
- sae
vi
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective, transitive verb & intransitive verb
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noun |
| definition: |
(informal) sophisticated and intuitive understanding, esp. of the way organizations work and of people's motives for action.
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| related words: |
comprehension, intelligence, tact, understanding, wit |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
savvier, savviest |
| definition: |
(informal) having sophisticated understanding.
- antonyms:
- naive
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| related words: |
experienced, intelligent, smart |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb & intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
savvies, savvying, savvied |
| definition: |
(informal) to know or understand.
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| related words: |
apprehend, catch, comprehend, grasp, see, seize, understand |
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