canny

Meanings

• adjective

  having or showing a clever and cunning intelligence or resourcefulness.

  - "He was a canny businessman who outmaneuvered his competitors."
  - "The fox is a canny animal that can outwit its prey."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with canny
anny , danny , hanny , manny , ranny , wanny

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Homonyms

Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

1. canny (Scottish) : uncle
   

2. canny (Marathi) : sweet, tasty
   

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Homophones

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1. canny (Scottish) : another Scottish term for 'uncle'
   

2. canny (Marathi) : sweet, tasty
   

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Variants

List of all variants of canny that leads to same result
cannier , canniest , cannily , canniness , canninesses , canny , ca' cannied , ca' cannies , ca' canny , ca' cannying

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Forms

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can'ny (adverb, Scottish), cannier (comparative form of canny), canniest (superlative form of canny)

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Etymology

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Originally meaning 'clever' or 'intelligent' in Scottish Gaelic, the term 'canny' came to be used in English to describe someone who is shrewd or resourceful.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'canny' comes from the Scottish Gaelic word 'canach', which means 'wise' or 'intelligent'.

2. The term 'canny' was once used in Scotland to describe someone who was both intelligent and mischievous, often with a hint of cunning or trickery.

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Related Concepts

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1. cleverness: The ability to think and act in a resourceful and intelligent way.

2. resourcefulness: The ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties.

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Culture

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In Scottish folklore, the term 'canny' was used to describe someone who was both intelligent and resourceful, often in a mischievous or cunning way. The term has been used in literature, such as Robert Louis Stevenson's 'Treasure Island', where the character Long John Silver is described as 'canny'.

How to Memorize "canny"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a clever and resourceful person, such as a fox or a cunning businessman, to help remember the meaning of canny.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word canny with the idea of being shrewd or resourceful, and think of examples where this quality is useful.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym C-A-N-N-Y to remember the meaning: 'Clever And Nifty, Never Yield'.

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