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Savoir faire 

Literally - Know how to do

Usually used, as most French terms - je ne sais pas, ennui, to describe that certain something that is beyond normal language.
Nowdays it is often referred to (incorrectly) as X-factor
However Savior faire suggests a certain style, accomplishment and refinement. A person who has Savoir faire is naturally suave and classy, or has the innate abiilty to do or say the right thing at the right time.
The great Irish wit, Oscar Wilde, has considered to have Savoir faire, although he probably would have said that he was more Laisser faire (i.e. lazy, disinterested or libertine)

or in a more modern context;
The actor George Clooney can be said to have Savoir faire
Savoir faire by TJ Curtis September 28, 2006
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savoir-faire

When you know just what do do, related to a subject.
He knew right where to do, liek he had done it a thousand times. What savoir-faire.
savoir-faire by Larstait November 15, 2003

Savoir vivre job 

When you dip the tip of your dick into a glass of red wine and then the female/male companion suck the tip off
Friend: Was she nasty or classy?
Other friend: Classy, she even did the Savoir vivre job
Savoir vivre job by 623crew March 13, 2021

Street Savoir Faire 

Street know-how; street smarts. As popularized by the Disney movie "Oliver and Company."
Why should I worry?
Why should I care?
I may not have a dime
But I got street savoir faire
Street Savoir Faire by JohnNameJohn February 27, 2011

Street Savoir-Faire 

The personal adjective for when one gives no fucks because in the end, even if they have no possessions or money to their name, they have street smarts that will let them not only survive on the street with nothing, but thrive.
"Why should i worry? why should I care? I may not have a dime, but i got street savoir-faire!" - Pongo, Oliver and Company

Avanti Savoia 

An Italian phrase often used as a war cry before battle. This phrase is roughly translated as "Forward Savoy" and was said by Italian soliders
This is our last chance to take back the fortress. Avanti Savoia!
Avanti Savoia by Billsboard January 31, 2019

Savorian 

1. A person who understands the quality in substances that affects the sense of taste--particular taste or smell.

2. A Savorian has the power to excite or interest others.

3. A person that knows a lot about things most people don't know about regarding wine, food and life.
Our trips to the vineyard are so much more fun when we can be with Tom the Savorian of the group.

Renaissance men, Savorians, Rock stars these are the type of people you need to invite to the fund raisers to add a little excitement to things.
Savorian by guyfrombrooklyn July 28, 2010