What does CANNY mean?
Definitions for CANNY
ˈkæn ican·ny
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word CANNY.
Princeton's WordNet
cagey, cagy, canny, cleveradjective
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
"a cagey lawyer"; "too clever to be sound"
Wiktionary
cannyadjective
Careful, prudent, cautious.
cannyadjective
Knowing, shrewd, astute.
cannyadjective
Frugal, thrifty.
cannyadjective
Pleasant, fair.
She's a canny lass hor like!
cannyadjective
Very or much.
That's a canny big horse man!
Etymology: Northern English dialect from can, from can, first and third person singular of cunnen, from cunnan. Compare canny, cann. More at can, cunning.
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canny
Canny is an adjective often used to describe someone as careful, prudent, and cautious in their actions or decisions. It can also refer to someone being shrewd or clever, particularly in handling practical matters or gaining an advantage. A canny person is known for their good judgement, cleverness, and sharp insights.
Webster Dictionary
Cannyadjective
alt. of Cannei
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Canny
kan′i, adj. (Scot.) knowing: shrewd: having supernatural power (see Uncanny): comfortable: careful in money matters: gentle: sly or pawky.—adv. Cann′ily.—n. Cann′iness.—To ca' canny, to go or act cautiously. [From Can, to be able.]
Surnames Frequency by Census Records
CANNY
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Canny is ranked #31516 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
The Canny surname appeared 734 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Canny.
95.1% or 698 total occurrences were White.
3% or 22 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
0.6% or 5 total occurrences were American Indian or Alaskan Native.
Anagrams for CANNY »
nancy
Nancy
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of CANNY in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of CANNY in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
Examples of CANNY in a Sentence
Never say anything to hurt anyone. Moreover . . . refrain from double talk, from shrewd and canny remarks that are designed to advance our interests at someone's disadvantage. We are to turn our back upon evil, and in every way possible, do good, help people and bring blessings into their lives.
Roger Stone is a rather canny spinmaster and we have not had any communications with Roger Stone whatsoever.
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