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i, kɔ- noun British Slang.
a deliberate reduction of working speed and production by workers, to express their discontent.
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ca'canny (ˌkɔːˈkænɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | moderation or wariness |
| 2. | a. a policy of restricting the output of work; a go-slow |
| b. (as modifier): a ca'canny policy | |
| [C19: literally, call canny to drive gently] | |
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