canny
/ˈkæni/
adjective
- 1
Careful, prudent, cautious.
“The politician gave a canny response to the reporter's questions.”
- 2
Knowing, shrewd, astute.
“The canny lawyer knew just how to get what he wanted.”
- 3
Frugal, thrifty.
“canny investments”
- 4
Pleasant, fair, favorable or agreeable to deal with.
“She's a canny lass hor like!”
- 5
Gentle, quiet, steady.
“a canny horse”
adverb
- 1
Very, considerably; quite, rather.
“That's a canny big horse, man!”
- 2
Gently, quietly; carefully, skilfully.
“drive canny”
adjective
- 1
(especially of sound) Sounding as if it is coming through a tin can.
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