What does cannily mean?
/ˈkæn. əl.i/ in a way that shows quick and clever thinking, especially about business or financial matters: They cannily backed out of the agreement just in time.
Is canny in the Oxford dictionary?
intelligent, careful, and showing good judgment, especially in business or politics a canny politician a canny move He was canny enough to see that they were trying to trap him.
Is the word canny in the English dictionary?
canny | American Dictionary intelligent and careful: He is a canny investor.
Is canny a Scrabble word?
Yes, canny is in the scrabble dictionary.
What does canney mean?
1 : clever, shrewd a canny lawyer also : prudent canny investments. 2 chiefly Scotland. a : careful, steady also : restrained.
Is canny a Scottish word?
1. cautious, careful, hesitant, unwilling to rush into things.
Why do Scots say canny?
This word is familiar in the sense of careful and the admonition to ‘ca canny’ urges caution. It also means shrewd, particularly with money. Walter Scott uses it as such in Waverley (1814): “He recommended that some canny hand should be sent up the glens, to make the best bargain he could”.
Is canny Scottish or Irish?
Originally Scottish, English regional (northern), and Irish English (northern).
How do you say Cannot in Scottish?
Scots tend to say “nae” for “not.” So, instead of the word “cannot,” the Scots would say “cannae.” Similarly, “do not” becomes “dinnae,” and so forth.
What does Geet Walla mean?
Geet walla – very big. Geordie: A native of Tyneside.
What does Hinny howay mean?
come on
What is a Mackem accent?
Mackem, Makem or Mak’em is the informal nickname for residents of and people from Sunderland, a city in North East England. It is also a name for the local dialect and accent (not to be confused with Geordie); and for a fan, whatever their origin, of Sunderland A.F.C.
Why do British say us?
It’s just an old English way of speaking. Many people say “us” but if they are writing will use the word “me”. I was born in Sunderland and I use it some times, depends who I am talking to. “us” meaning you and me sounds like “uss”.
Why do Geordies say wuh instead of us?
Not many people are aware of this, but we Geordies say ‘wuh’ for ‘we’ or ‘us’, and ‘iz’ for ‘I’, which is commonly mistaken for ‘us’. For example, ‘she was looking at wuh’ = ‘she was looking at us’.
Why do Geordies say man?
Geordie saying: wey aye, man! Usage: anytime you want to agree with someone without resorting to a boring “yes”.
Are Geordies friendly?
The Geordies are super friendly. The Geordie accent can take a while to get used to – don’t be embarrassed to ask someone to repeat themselves, they understand and will be happy to do so. You’re not alone, even people from the UK find the Geordie accent hard!