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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
by TJ Curtis September 28, 2006
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Shavo beard

adj. The greatest goatee ever to grace God's green earth, created and worn by a Mr. Shavo Odadijan, the bassist for System of a Down. This term is used to describe either a person who wears this beard or the beard itself.
Look at that guys awesome Shavo Beard! - one System of a Down fan to another

Dude, that guy is one insane Shavo Beard. -
one badass to another
by #1 System Fan March 7, 2009
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Savory Offerings

That chick tried to tempt me with her savory offerings so I'd buy her a drink.
by Noicore June 23, 2010
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shavontay

Beautiful, respectful , will be something or someone in life no matter how much people might doubt her , people take advantage of this person , has a kind heart, always puts others before herself , and has few friends , in a relationship this person knows when they've found the one
I seen shavontay today
by Shavontay December 22, 2016
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scavoin

to scavenge for coins in the slots of and under vending machines
While standing in line at the discount store: Mom: "Where is your little sister?" Offspring's reply: "Oh, she's over there scavoining."
by Lavender Blue June 25, 2009
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Shavonesia

sha.von.neice.ah unique, French sounding, beautiful
shavonesia is smart
by sLkennedy February 4, 2010
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Savorgasm

n. The ecstatic delight experienced when the taste and fragrance of particularly delicious food reaches the neural receptors in the brain resulting in a spiritual transportation to another place and time. Characterized, by an upward rolling and crossing of the eyes, a low, involuntary moan, and generally followed by an interjection such as "Oh God!".
With the first bite of "The Best Pesto In The World", she had an instant savorgasm.
by Pesto Peet May 24, 2013
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