1. having good judgment and being careful about money or business decisions; shrewd
2. careful and cautious in one’s actions

Examples

• She’s a canny investor who rarely loses money.
• The canny businessman spotted the opportunity before his competitors.
• He was too canny to fall for such an obvious scam.
• Her canny approach to negotiations saved the company thousands.
• The canny shopper always compares prices before buying.
• A canny politician knows when to speak and when to stay silent.