Canny

Pronunciation: /ˈkæni/

Definitions of canny

adjective having or showing shrewdness and good judgment, especially in money or business matters

Example Sentences

A1 She is a canny shopper who always finds the best deals.

A2 He showed a canny ability to solve the puzzle quickly.

B1 The canny investor knew when to buy and sell stocks for maximum profit.

B2 Her canny decision-making skills helped her navigate through the difficult situation.

C1 The canny politician was able to anticipate public opinion and adjust his policies accordingly.

C2 His canny business strategies led to the company's exponential growth in a short period of time.

Examples of canny in a Sentence

formal She demonstrated a canny ability to anticipate market trends.

informal He's a canny investor, always picking the right stocks.

slang That guy is so canny, he always knows how to get what he wants.

figurative Her canny wit and charm won over the entire audience.

Grammatical Forms of canny

• past tense: canned
• plural: cannies
• comparative: cannier
• superlative: canniest
• present tense: can
• future tense: will can
• perfect tense: have canned
• continuous tense: is canning
• singular: canny
• positive degree: canny
• infinitive: to can
• gerund: canning
• participle: canned

Origin and Evolution of canny

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Scottish and Northern English

Story behind the word: The word 'canny' originated in Scotland and Northern England.

Evolution of the word: Originally, 'canny' meant knowing, shrewd, or cautious. Over time, it has evolved to also mean pleasant, nice, or clever.