internet-savvy
|in-ter-net-sav-vy|
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/ˈɪntərˌnɛt ˈsævi/
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/ˈɪntəˌnɛt ˈsævi/
knowledgeable about the internet
Etymology
'internet-savvy' originates from the combination of 'internet' and 'savvy', where 'internet' refers to the global network of computers and 'savvy' means having practical knowledge or understanding.
'savvy' changed from the French word 'savoir', meaning 'to know', and eventually became the modern English word 'savvy'.
Initially, 'savvy' meant 'to know', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having practical knowledge'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a good understanding and practical knowledge of the internet and its applications.
She is very internet-savvy and can find information quickly.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45