I. ˈkȯˈkanē, ˈkäˈ-, ˈkȧˈ-, -i intransitive verb
Etymology: ca' + canny
1. Scotland : to proceed cautiously : go slow
2. Britain : to work slowly in order to prolong work
II. noun
Britain : a deliberate slackening by workmen in the rate of work or quantity produced : slowdown