/sav"ee/ , v. , savvied, savvying , n., adj., savvier, savviest . Informal.
v.t. , v.i.
1. to know; understand.
n.
2. Also, savviness . practical understanding; shrewdness or intelligence; common sense: a candidate who seemed to have no political savvy.
adj.
3. shrewdly informed; experienced and well-informed; canny.
[ 1775-85; sabe, pres. 3rd sing. of saber to know sapere to be wise; see SAPIENT ]