Meaning Of The Word Canny

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What's The Definition Of Canny?

canny
A canny person is clever and able to think quickly. You can also describe a person's behaviour as canny.

canny in American English
careful and shrewd in one's actions and dealings; clever and cautious
in a canny or cautious manner
adjective: careful; cautious; prudent
adverb: in a canny manner

canny in British English
adjective: shrewd, esp in business; astute or wary; knowing
adverb: quite; rather

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