Canny- what does it mean

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Canny is used a lot in the North of England and canny lass is Geordie
canny
ˈkani/
adjective
adjective: canny; comparative adjective: cannier; superlative adjective: canniest
  1. 1.
    having or showing shrewdness and good judgement, especially in money or business matters.
    “canny investors will switch banks if they think they are getting a raw deal”
    antonyms: foolish, reckless
  2. 2.
    NORTHERN ENGLISHSCOTTISH
    pleasant; nice.
    “she’s a canny lass”
Origin
late 16th century (originally Scots): from can1 (in the obsolete sense ‘know’) + -y1.
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