1. comparative form of canny; more shrewd, clever, or cautious in practical matters

Examples

• She became cannier about investments after losing money in the stock market.
• The cannier shoppers waited for the end-of-season sales.
• He’s much cannier than his brother when it comes to business deals.
• The cannier politicians avoided taking a firm stance on the controversial issue.
• With age, she grew cannier about trusting strangers.
• The cannier students started studying weeks before the exam.