coony

[ koo-nee ]

adjective

, coon·i·er, coon·i·est.

1. sharp-witted and shrewd; wily; canny.

Word History and Origins

Origin of coony¹

An Americanism dating back to 1900–05; coon + -y ¹

Example Sentences

The site of Coony Born's father's brewery was selected as the most desirable location for a passenger depot.

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