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

  1. cagey, cagy, canny, cleveradjective

    showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

    "a cagey lawyer"; "too clever to be sound"

Wiktionary

  1. cannyadjective

    Careful, prudent, cautious.

  2. cannyadjective

    Knowing, shrewd, astute.

  3. cannyadjective

    Frugal, thrifty.

  4. cannyadjective

    Pleasant, fair.

    She's a canny lass hor like!

  5. cannyadjective

    Very or much.

    That's a canny big horse man!

  6. Etymology: Northern English dialect from can, from can, first and third person singular of cunnen, from cunnan. Compare canny, cann. More at can, cunning.

ChatGPT

  1. 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

  1. Cannyadjective

    alt. of Cannei

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. 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

  1. 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 »

  1. nancy

  2. Nancy

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of CANNY in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of CANNY in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of CANNY in a Sentence

  1. Norman Vincent Peale:

    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.

  2. Julian Assange:

    Roger Stone is a rather canny spinmaster and we have not had any communications with Roger Stone whatsoever.

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