canny

can·ny  (kn)

adj. can·ni·er, can·ni·est

1. Careful and shrewd, especially where one's own interests are concerned.

2. Cautious in spending money; frugal.

3. Scots

a. Steady, restrained, and gentle.

b. Snug and quiet.

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[From can¹.]

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canni·ly adv.

canni·ness n.

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canny

Adjective

[-nier, -niest] shrewd or cautious [from can (in the sense: to know how)]

cannily adv

Thesaurus

Adj.

1.

canny - showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others; "a cagey lawyer"; "too clever to be sound" cagey, cagy, clever smart - showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness

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canny

adjective shrewd, knowing, sharp, acute, careful, wise, clever, subtle, cautious, prudent, astute, on the ball (informal) artful, judicious, circumspect, perspicacious, sagacious, worldly-wise << OPPOSITE inept

Translations

canny [ˈkænɪ] adj → avispado

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canny [ˈkænɪ] adj → madré(e) → finaud(e)

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canny [ˈkænɪ] adj → schlau

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canny [ˈkænɪ] adj → furbo/a