a. | 1. | Artful; cunning; shrewd; wary. | |||
2. | Skillful; knowing; capable. | ||||
3. | Cautious; prudent; safe.. | ||||
4. | Having pleasing or useful qualities; gentle. | ||||
5. | Reputed to have magical powers.
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Adj. | 1. | canny - showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others; "a cagey lawyer"; "too clever to be sound" |