Canny (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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adjective, can·ni·er, can·ni·est.
  1. careful; cautious; prudent: a canny reply.
  2. astute; shrewd; knowing; sagacious: a canny negotiator.
  3. skilled; expert.
  4. frugal; thrifty: a canny housewife.
  5. Scot.
    • safe to deal with, invest in, or work at (usually used with a negative).
    • gentle; careful; steady.
    • snug; cozy; comfortable.
    • pleasing; attractive.
    • having supernatural or occult powers.
adverb Also can·ni·ly.
  1. in a canny manner.
  2. carefully; cautiously.
adjective -nier or -niest
  1. shrewd, esp in business; astute or wary; knowing
  2. good or nice: used as a general term of approval
  3. lucky or fortunate
adverb
  1. quite; rather
Canny (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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