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gan canny
What does gan canny mean?
Take care, mind how you go. The Geordie sign-off — said when someone leaves the pub, heads out in bad weather, or sets off on a long drive. Warm, not patronising.
"Gan canny on them roads, it's lashing down."
Origin
'Gan' = go (Old English/Norse retention), 'canny' in Geordie means careful, nice, or good — not the Scottish 'shrewd'.
Frequently asked questions
What does gan canny mean?
It's Geordie for "take it easy" or "go carefully."
How do you use gan canny in a sentence?
"Gan canny on those roads, they're icy tonight."
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