SAVVY

understanding, apprehension, discernment, savvy

(noun) the cognitive condition of someone who understands; “he has virtually no understanding of social cause and effect”

grok, get the picture, comprehend, savvy, dig, grasp, compass, apprehend

(verb) get the meaning of something; “Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Adjective

savvy (comparative savvier, superlative savviest)

(informal) Shrewd, well-informed and perceptive.

Synonyms

• canny

Verb

savvy (third-person singular simple present savvies, present participle savvying, simple past and past participle savvied)

(informal) To understand.

Noun

savvy (uncountable)

Shrewdness

Source: Wiktionary

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Sav"vy, Sav"vey, v. t. & i. [Written also savey.] [Sp. saber to know, sabe usted do you know]

Definition: To understand; to comprehend; know. [Slang, U. S.]

Sav"vy, Sav"vey, n.

Definition: Comprehension; knowledge of affairs; mental grasp. [Slang, U. S.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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