tech-savvy

or tech sav·vy

[ tek-sav-ee ]

adjective

1. having much knowledge of or skill with current technology, especially digital technology:

   You don't have to be a very tech-savvy teacher to use these online resources in your classroom.

noun

1. Usually tech sav·vy. knowledge of or skill with current technology, especially digital technology:

   If I can learn the software this quickly, with my limited tech savvy, then hopefully others can as well.

   There’s a group called Teen Tech Volunteers who use their tech-savvy to assist adults with basic computer usage.

Word History and Origins

Origin of tech-savvy¹

First recorded in 1990–95