canny — having good judgment, especially in money or business matters; shrewd
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having good judgment, especially in money or business matters; shrewd
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkæni/
Korean meaning: 영리한, 약삭빠른, 특히 돈이나 사업에 밝은
Korean pronunciation: **캐**니
Example Sentences
- My grandmother was canny enough to buy Bitcoin when it was only $1.
- The canny shopper waited for Black Friday to buy everything.
- He made a canny decision to invest in umbrella stocks before the rainy season.
canny
ADJECTIVE//ˈkæni//
having good judgment, especially in money or business matters; shrewd
A canny shopper spots a valuable antique at the flea market
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Origin
From Scottish and Northern English dialect, derived from the verb 'can' (meaning to know or be able) with the suffix '-y', influenced by Old Norse 'kenna' (to know). The word originally meant 'knowing' or 'shrewd' in Scottish usage before becoming standard English.
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“My grandmother was canny enough to buy Bitcoin when it was only $1.”
“The canny shopper waited for Black Friday to buy everything.”
“He made a canny decision to invest in umbrella stocks before the rainy season.”
“The canny negotiator got the best deal possible.”
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