canny

/ˈkæni/

adjective

  1. 1

    Careful, prudent, cautious.

    “The politician gave a canny response to the reporter's questions.”
  2. 2

    Knowing, shrewd, astute.

    “The canny lawyer knew just how to get what he wanted.”
  3. 3

    Frugal, thrifty.

    “canny investments”
  4. 4

    Pleasant, fair, favorable or agreeable to deal with.

    “She's a canny lass hor like!”
  5. 5

    Gentle, quiet, steady.

    “a canny horse”

adverb

  1. 1

    Very, considerably; quite, rather.

    “That's a canny big horse, man!”
  2. 2

    Gently, quietly; carefully, skilfully.

    “drive canny”

adjective

  1. 1

    (especially of sound) Sounding as if it is coming through a tin can.

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