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- [kan-ee]
- /ˈkæn i/
- /ˈkæn.i/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kan-ee]
- /ˈkæn i/
Definitions of cannier word
- adjective cannier careful; cautious; prudent: a canny reply. 1
- adjective cannier astute; shrewd; knowing; sagacious: a canny negotiator. 1
- adjective cannier skilled; expert. 1
- adjective cannier frugal; thrifty: a canny housewife. 1
- adjective cannier Scot. safe to deal with, invest in, or work at (usually used with a negative). gentle; careful; steady. snug; cozy; comfortable. pleasing; attractive. Archaic. having supernatural or occult powers. 1
- adverb cannier in a canny manner. 1
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Origin of cannier
First appearance:
before 1630 One of the 42% oldest English words
First recorded in 1630-40; can1 + -y1
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Parts of speech for Cannier
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cannier popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
cannier usage trend in Literature
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