canny
/ˈkæni/
Group 12Difficulty 2/3
Definition
- (adjective)
- Having or showing shrewdness and good judgment, especially in money or business matters GRE
Example in Context
The canny investor diversified her portfolio well before the market downturn, preserving wealth that less cautious peers lost.
Synonyms
clevershrewdsavvy
Etymology
Someone who knows how to be shrewd and smart, especially in business.
- can (Scottish) — to know
Memory Aid
🦊Sounds like “canny”
A CANNY fox wearing glasses while counting its money — super smart and sly!
Visual Association
💼A clever fox in a suit making savvy business deals, outsmarting everyone around.
Semantic Clusters
Synonym Groups
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “canny” mean on the GRE?
canny (adjective) means “Having or showing shrewdness and good judgment, especially in money or business matters”. The canny investor diversified her portfolio well before the market downturn, preserving wealth that less cautious peers lost.
How to remember “canny” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “canny” sounds like “canny”. A CANNY fox wearing glasses while counting its money — super smart and sly!
What are synonyms for “canny”?
Common synonyms: clever, shrewd, savvy.