savvy

Savvy is most commonly used as an adjective to describe a person who’s generally knowledgeable, experienced, and well-informed. Synonyms that capture these same qualities are shrewd, astute, and canny.

These terms often suggest that a person is generally intelligent and knows how to handle different situations, especially practical matters—that they’re discerning and have good judgment.

Savvy can also be used as a noun referring to general shrewdness and common sense. Synonyms for this sense include acumen and know-how. The word savviness can mean the same thing.

Sometimes, savvy is used in combination with other words that indicate the specific area in which someone is knowledgeable or experienced, such as tech-savvy and computer-savvy.

Savvy is also sometimes used as a slang term at the end of a sentence, essentially as a way of saying Do you understand? Other ways of saying this are Capiche? (or Capeesh?), Understood? (or Understand?), and Got it?