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- [kan-tee, kahn-]
- /ˈkæn ti, ˈkɑn-/
- /ˈkæn.ti/
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- [kan-tee, kahn-]
- /ˈkæn ti, ˈkɑn-/
Definitions of canty word
- adjective canty lively; brisk; in good spirits 3
- adjective canty lively; cheerful 3
- adjective canty cheerful; lively. 1
- noun canty Lively; cheerful; merry; brisk. 1
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Origin of canty
First appearance:
before 1715 One of the 49% newest English words
1715-25; < Low German kantig lively; akin to cant3
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Parts of speech for Canty
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
canty popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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