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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 canny word
- adjective canny A canny person is clever and able to think quickly. You can also describe a person's behaviour as canny. 3
- adjective canny shrewd, esp in business; astute or wary; knowing 3
- adjective canny good or nice: used as a general term of approval 3
- adjective canny lucky or fortunate 3
- adverb canny quite; rather 3
- adjective canny careful and shrewd in one's actions and dealings; clever and cautious 3
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Origin of canny
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 Canny
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
canny 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for canny
adj canny
- ingenious — characterized by cleverness or originality of invention or construction: an ingenious machine.
- cautious — Someone who is cautious acts very carefully in order to avoid possible danger.
- wise — having the power of discerning and judging properly as to what is true or right; possessing discernment, judgment, or discretion.
- sly — cunning or wily: sly as a fox.
- adroit — Someone who is adroit is quick and skilful in their thoughts, behaviour, or actions.
adjective canny
- clever — Someone who is clever is intelligent and able to understand things easily or plan things well.
- wily — full of, marked by, or proceeding from wiles; crafty; cunning.
- crafty — If you describe someone as crafty, you mean that they achieve what they want in a clever way, often by deceiving people.
- artful — If you describe someone as artful, you mean that they are clever and skilful at achieving what they want, especially by deceiving people.
Antonyms for canny
adj canny
- ignorant — lacking in knowledge or training; unlearned: an ignorant man.
- stupid — lacking ordinary quickness and keenness of mind; dull.
- hasty — moving or acting with haste; speedy; quick; hurried.
- imprudent — not prudent; lacking discretion; incautious; rash.
- incautious — not cautious; careless; reckless; heedless.
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