Definitions
1.AdjectiveCareful, prudent, cautious."The politician gave a canny response to the reporter’s questions."
2.AdjectiveKnowing, shrewd, astute."The canny lawyer knew just how to get what he wanted."
3.AdjectiveFrugal, thrifty."canny investments"
4.AdjectiveFriendly, pleasant, fair, agreeable; funny."She’s a canny lass hor like!"
5.AdjectiveGentle, quiet, steady."a canny horse; Be canny with this letter."
6.AdverbVery, considerably; quite, rather."a canny long journey; canny near home; That’s a canny big horse, man!"
7.AdverbGently, quietly; carefully, skilfully."he sits very canny; drive canny"
8.AdjectiveNatural, normal.
9.AdjectiveSounding as if it is coming through a tin can.