canny

adjective
UK: /ˈkæni/
US: /ˈkæni/

  1. Clever and careful, especially in business or financial matters.

    1. He is a canny investor.
    2. She's a canny negotiator, always getting the best deals for her clients.

  2. Showing good judgement, especially about people.

    1. She gave me a canny look.
    2. The canny politician understood the needs of his constituents very well.

Synonyms

shrewd astute clever prudent wise sagacious
canny adverb

  1. In a clever and careful way.

    1. She canny avoided the problem.
    2. The company canny timed its product launch to coincide with the competitor's failure.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "canny" in English means: Clever and careful, especially in business or financial matters., Showing good judgement, especially about people..

The phonetic transcription of "canny" is /ˈkæni/ in British English and /ˈkæni/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "canny": shrewd, astute, clever, prudent, wise, sagacious.

Example usage of "canny": "He is a canny investor.". More examples on the page.