a noun or adjective indicating anything a high level of knowledge in some field (i.e. fashion); since The Pirates of the Caribbean came out, it has often been equated with "understand"
Regarding the etymology of the word, it is most likely another anglified French word, from the original "savoir," which means "to know." Like parley (also used in "Pirates"), which means "to speak," it was probably absorbed into the English vocabulary back when French was more of a global language.
Regarding the etymology of the word, it is most likely another anglified French word, from the original "savoir," which means "to know." Like parley (also used in "Pirates"), which means "to speak," it was probably absorbed into the English vocabulary back when French was more of a global language.
by Savster December 16, 2008
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Done by stupid people who don't realize they're giving the government an interest free loan all year.
Done by stupid people who don't realize they're giving the government an interest free loan all year.
Billy Bob: Got mah tax refund today - six hunnert some bucks!
Melissa: Ahhhh, you cashed in your redneck savings account.
Billy Bob: Huhhh?
Melissa: Ahhhh, you cashed in your redneck savings account.
Billy Bob: Huhhh?
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Get the savourogamis mug.The original form of Lindy Hop, the partner dance that accompanies swing jazz.
So named because the pioneers of the dance, such as Frankie Manning and Whitey's Lindy Hoppers, were regular dancers at the Savoy Ballroom in Harlem.
So named because the pioneers of the dance, such as Frankie Manning and Whitey's Lindy Hoppers, were regular dancers at the Savoy Ballroom in Harlem.
Those cats are crouching too low for Hollywood style, they must be doing Savoy style. They're really swingin'!
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I got saviched today, Justin told me he will meet me at 8am and its 6pm and I haven't heard from him, nor will he answer my call.
I replied to Justin's text 2 weeks ago and he still hasn't responded, I've been Saviched.
I replied to Justin's text 2 weeks ago and he still hasn't responded, I've been Saviched.
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