2006-07-28 07:10:08 · 19 answers · asked by jo_raz_1 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Studying Abroad
To understand; comprehend.
2006-07-28 07:13:26 · answer #1 · answered by Alan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's like, famliar with. For example, if someone is "computer savvy" then they are familiar with, or good with computers.
In case you're wondering, Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Carribean uses it like "Get it?". Haha...sorry, I just thought I'd mention that (*is a Johnny Depp freak*).
2006-07-28 11:17:55 · answer #2 · answered by Judy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To understand or show clear knowledge of something, in a sentence 'He has a savvy dress sense'
2006-07-28 07:24:31 · answer #3 · answered by Richelou 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Understanding
2006-07-28 07:18:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Savvy is a slang term for having wisdom, knowledge, and judgment about something. It is derived from savant.
2006-07-28 07:16:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To have knowledge or understanding of. From the French Savoir Faire meaning to knnow, to make knowledge
2006-07-28 07:19:23 · answer #6 · answered by Dave P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means you are hip to the scene. You know what the deal is. You're with it, baby! You're savvy!
2006-07-28 07:13:44 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
savvy
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1.1 Etymology
1.2 Adjective
1.2.1 Translations
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Etymology
alteration of sabi know (in English-based creoles and pidgins), from Portuguese sabe he knows, from saber to know, from Latin sapere to be wise
1785, as a noun, "practical sense, intelligence;" also a verb, "to know, to understand;" W. Indies pidgin borrowing of Fr. savez(-vous)? "do you know?" or Sp. sabe (usted) "you know," both from V.L. *sapere, from L. sapere "be wise, be knowing" (see sapient). The adj. is first recorded 1905, from the noun.
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Adjective
(informal) shrewd, well-informed and perceptive.
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Translations
Finnish: fiksu (informal), älykäs
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2006-07-28 07:14:42 · answer #8 · answered by zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From the French to understand.
2006-07-28 07:15:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it means like..... commom sense, head screwed on that type of thing eg..... "yeah he's got a lot of savvy"
2006-07-28 07:13:36 · answer #10 · answered by Charley G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋