Definition of Canny

displaying good sense and judgment

Examples of Canny in a sentence

The canny man would not buy the used car until it passed his mechanic’s inspection.  🔊

Because Leonard is a canny investor, he usually sells his stocks before they decrease in value.  🔊

In the fable, the wise squirrel is canny enough to store food for the winter.  🔊

Mark is a canny card player who knows how to tell when his opponents are bluffing.  🔊

The canny detective was able to quickly identify the killer.  🔊

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