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Definition of: canny
(kan′ē) adjective can·ni·er, can·ni·est
1. Careful in determining or acting; prudent; knowing; thrifty; shrewd.
2. Skilful; clever.
3. Lucky; safe.
4. Quiet; sly; dry: said of humor as characteristically Scottish.
5. Comfortable; cozy; snug. Also spelled cannie. [<CAN (def. 3)]
—can′ni·ly adverb
—can′ni·ness noun
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