Basic Details
Word: Savvy
Part of Speech: Adjective/Noun
Meaning: Having practical knowledge or understanding; being clever or shrewd.
Synonyms: Insightful, knowledgeable, astute
Antonyms: Ignorant, naive
Idioms and Phrases
- Street savvy: Refers to being experienced and knowledgeable about the ways of the city or tough situations. Example: "Growing up in the city made him street savvy; he knew how to handle different challenges."
- To savvy something: Means to understand or grasp a concept. Example: "Once she explained the science project, I finally savvyed what I needed to do."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Sarah is very savvy when it comes to technology; she can fix any computer problem quickly.
Example 2: The savvy businessman made wise decisions that led to his company's great success.
Example 3: If you want to succeed in school, it's important to be savvy about your study habits.
Fun Fact
The word "savvy" comes from the French phrase "savoir," meaning "to know." It was used by sailors during the 18th century and later became popular in English.
Famous Quote
"The man who knows how will always have a job. The man who knows why will always be his boss." Ralph Waldo Emerson
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "savvy" mean?
a) Not understanding
b) Having practical knowledge
c) Being careless
d) Ignoring advice
Answer: b) Having practical knowledge
2. Which of these is a synonym of "savvy"?
a) Foolish
b) Ignorant
c) Insightful
d) Naive
Answer: c) Insightful
3. Which word is an antonym of "savvy"?
a) Wise
b) Clever
c) Ignorant
d) Astute
Answer: c) Ignorant
4. Which sentence uses "savvy" correctly?
a) He is very savvy about cooking.
b) The savvy bird flew up high.
c) She savvyed her homework.
d) The tree is quite savvy.
Answer: a) He is very savvy about cooking.
5. What does the idiom "street savvy" refer to?
a) Not understanding the city
b) Being knowledgeable about difficult city life
c) Being foolish on the street
d) Ignoring street signs
Answer: b) Being knowledgeable about difficult city life
