(by extension) Previously prepared; not fresh or new; standardized, mass-produced, or lacking originality or customization.
(by extension) Previously prepared; not fresh or new; standardized, mass-produced, or lacking originality or customization.
The form letter included a canned answer stating that what I asked was against policy.
"canned" means: Previously prepared; not fresh or new; standardized, mass-produced, or lacking originality or customization.. This is a fairly neutral word with no inherent risk attached. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than something dangerous. If your child uses it, context will usually make the meaning clear. A brief, curious question about where they heard it is generally enough to know whether to follow up.
"canned" means: Previously prepared; not fresh or new; standardized, mass-produced, or lacking originality or customization.. Register: neutral, standard English, usable in most everyday contexts. A common non-native mistake is to use the word in the wrong register, or to assume one fixed meaning when it is actually polysemous; always check the surrounding register and the audience before producing it yourself. In formal writing, prefer a neutral synonym or a short descriptive phrase, and use this word only when you have heard or read it being used naturally in a comparable context.
"canned" means: Previously prepared; not fresh or new; standardized, mass-produced, or lacking originality or customization.. This is a fairly neutral word with no inherent risk attached. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than something dangerous. If your child uses it, context will usually make the meaning clear. A brief, curious question about where they heard it is generally enough to know whether to follow up.
Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.
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Royal Canin Feline Care Nutrition Hair & Skin Care Thin Slices in Gravy Canned Cat Food, 3 Ounce (Pack of 24) #adultcat #healthycoat #RoyalCanin #cats
“Going Up the Country - Canned Heat "where the water tastes like wine"”
“Purina Friskies Shreds With Ocean Whitefish and Tuna in Sauce Wet Cat Food - (Pack of 24) 5.5 oz. Cans #purina #wetfood #canned”
“Royal Canin Feline Care Nutrition Hair & Skin Care Thin Slices in Gravy Canned Cat Food, 3 Ounce (Pack of 24) #adultcat #healthycoat #RoyalCanin #cats”
“This simple fruit dessert from “Peppa’s Yummy Cookbook” is made with canned pineapple rings.”
“I have all of them, including the #0 issue comic, and honestly when everyone else was getting mad about Thrawn and Mara Jade when they shit-canned that continuity I was up in arms about Corran Horn, Plourr, Face Loran, and Ysanne Isard.”
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(slang) Drunk.
And the punch-lines seem to disappear like clouds across the sky / And the laughter could be real or could be canned
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Preserved in cans.
If you don't have fresh cardoon I'll take canned.
“Thai Union kicked 2026 off with a strong Q1 result. Canned and pouched tuna sales saw a boost and generated half the revenue. Pet food and frozen food showed a strong growth. The good start drove its profit to...zurl.co/HtJxu @Thai Union Group PCL. #turnover #tuna”
“yeah, like. I can eat industrially washed mango just fine, mango skin goes Poorly for me so I just avoid it. Papaya skin, same thing. But pineapple I have rarely or never unless canned, same with kiwi.”
“Why is it so dang hard to find canned/bottled coffee that is JUST coffee? I just want a simple to-go cold brew, I don't want sugary vanilla mocha crap nor do I want the triple-shot turbo energy drink stuff that makes your heart explode.”
“No, has to be generic canned tuna instead of chicken if the sea”
“I always buy whatever is cheapest on canned food. It’s what you do to it after you open the can that counts.”
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