Sagacity or keenness of mental perception or discrimination; astuteness in practical affairs.

Intelligence or sagacity in relation to practical matters arising in everyday life; the ability to make sound judgements and sensible decisions…

Knowledge of the world and the ways of society; ability to conduct oneself well; worldly wisdom, sophistication.

Knowledge of the correct course of action in a particular situation, know-how. Now usually: spec. the ability to act or speak appropriately in…

Knowledge, wisdom; know-how. Cf. savvy, n.

the body of traditional, orthodox, or widely held opinion; generally accepted theory or belief.

The quality or fact of being sophisticated; esp. (a) worldly wisdom or experience; subtlety, discrimination, refinement; (b) knowledge, expertise…

Judiciousness, prudence, shrewdness; skilfulness, cautiousness.

The fact or condition of being (or appearing to be) well-informed or in the know. Cf. hep, adj. 1, hepped, adj. 1.

The condition or quality of being hip (in either sense of the adjective); (now chiefly) stylish sophistication, coolness.

colloquial (originally U.S.). In plural. Skilful or stylish conduct or manner, esp. in social or professional contexts; know-how, expertise, savoir…