can´ni|ness

can´ni|ness
can|ny «KAN ee», adjective, -ni|er, -ni|est, adverb.
–adj.
1. shrewd and cautious in dealing with others: »

The canny trader made a large profit by buying goods when they were plentiful and selling them when they became scarce. They may manage to find a way out of their dilemma, for there are some very canny politicians among them (Newsweek).

2. thrifty: »

a canny housewife. Other millions of Americans—more skeptical, perhaps, or cannier in handling their money—evidently have caught on to what is happening (Harper's).

3. knowing; wise: »

a canny lad.

4. Scottish. safe to meddle with; lucky: »

Ghosts are not canny.

5. Scottish. quiet; gentle: »

a canny little kitten.

6. British Dialect. snug; comfortable; pleasant; cozy: »

a canny kitchen.

7. Archaic. skillful; clever.
–adv.
Scottish. in a canny manner; carefully; warily; gently.
╂[apparently < can1]
–can´ni|ly, adverb.
–can´ni|ness, noun.

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