canny
/ˈkæni/
adjective
- Clever, shrewd, and careful, especially in business or money matters.
- The canny shopkeeper knew exactly when to offer discounts to attract customers.
- She is a canny investor who always researches before buying stocks.
- His canny negotiation skills helped him get a better deal on the house.
- Showing good judgment and awareness; not easily fooled.
- Canny travelers always check reviews before booking a hotel.
- It was a canny move to ask for references before hiring the new employee.
- The canny old detective noticed the small clue everyone else missed.