Loonie

usgb/ˈluni/
noun

A one-dollar coin of Canada, which features a common loon on one side.

Don’t forget to take some loonies when you go shopping in Canada!
Visual representation of "loonie" - A one-dollar coin of Canada, which features a common loon on one side.

Often appears as...

  • loonie value
  • loonie exchange rate

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Canadian currency,one-dollar coin,Canadian dollar

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Cultural Reference

Canadians often refer to their one-dollar coin as a 'loonie' because of the loon design on it.

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'He paid with a loonie at the store.'
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Informality

The term can also refer to a person who is acting erratically or foolishly.

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'He’s acting like a real loonie today.'
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Foreign Currency

Understanding the value of a loonie is important for tourists in Canada.

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'The loonie is stronger than the US dollar right now.'
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