canny
in a canny manner.
Scot. carefully; cautiously.
Origin of canny
1Other words from canny
- can·ni·ness, noun
- o·ver·can·ny, adjective
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How to use canny in a sentence
Perhaps you like your Neil Patrick Harris belting in high heels on Broadway, or cannily emceeing an awards show?
Choose Your Own Neil Patrick Harris: The Star on ‘Doogie,’ ‘Gone Girl,’ Gay Sex and More | Kevin Fallon | October 10, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTWillimon cannily structures the episodes of House of Cards in a more naturalistic fashion than traditional television.
‘House of Cards’: Should You Binge-Watch Netflix’s Political Drama? | Jace Lacob | February 5, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTThe tribute cannily summed up the trend of the night: strong women rule.
Golden Globes 2013: Amy Poehler, Tina Fey & More Best Moments (VIDEO) | Kevin Fallon | January 14, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTAnd he had the money—four millions and more, cannily saved from the crash that had ruined so many others.
The Escape of Mr. Trimm | Irvin S. CobbBa but, I promise, I promise that that what what is chased is chased big and cannily and little little is big too big best.
Matisse Picasso and Gertrude Stein | Gertrude Stein
Circle cannily round the horse to the left; here at last is something like a slope.
From Capetown to Ladysmith | G. W. Steevens"You've managed to get a good deal of it without looking for it, then," retorted the superintendent cannily.
The Shrieking Pit | Arthur J. ReesCould he afford to play the safe game and wait until the building capital should be cannily in Mr. Magnus' bank vaults?
Empire Builders | Francis Lynde
British Dictionary definitions for canny
/ (ˈkænɪ) /
shrewd, esp in business; astute or wary; knowing
Scot and Northeast English dialect good or nice: used as a general term of approval
Scot lucky or fortunate
Scot and Northeast English dialect quite; rather: a canny long while
Origin of canny
1Derived forms of canny
- cannily, adverb
- canniness, noun
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