My canny cat pretends she can’t open doors, so we keep doing it for her like tiny, obedient butlers.
The canny robot pretended to run out of battery whenever someone said, “Time to do chores!”
My canny little brother saved his Halloween candy and sold it back to us in January when we were desperate.
Our canny dog sits by the baby’s high chair at dinner, because that’s where the food rain happens.
Canny people are so good at smart, careful decisions that in Scotland the word “canny” is often used as a compliment meaning you’re clever and sensible—basically a brainy ninja in regular clothes.
Old Tom found a loose tile on the roof and watched rain swell in the gutter. He chose a canny step, moved the ladder to the shade, and tied a canny knot with an old rope. With a canny eye he slid a spare tile into place. The canny swap stopped the leak. Neighbors clapped; Tom gave a canny smile.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: C2 Proficient
This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.
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