Loonie
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!
Often appears as...
- loonie value
- loonie exchange rate
Usage tips
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Canadian currency,one-dollar coin,Canadian dollar
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!
Often appears as...
- loonie value
- loonie exchange rate
Usage tips
Neutral
Canadian currency,one-dollar coin,Canadian dollar
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Reference
Canadians often refer to their one-dollar coin as a 'loonie' because of the loon design on it.
'He paid with a loonie at the store.'
Pro Tip 2/3Informality
The term can also refer to a person who is acting erratically or foolishly.
'He’s acting like a real loonie today.'
Pro Tip 3/3Foreign Currency
Understanding the value of a loonie is important for tourists in Canada.
'The loonie is stronger than the US dollar right now.'
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Reference
Canadians often refer to their one-dollar coin as a 'loonie' because of the loon design on it.
'He paid with a loonie at the store.'
Pro Tip 2/3Informality
The term can also refer to a person who is acting erratically or foolishly.
'He’s acting like a real loonie today.'
Pro Tip 3/3Foreign Currency
Understanding the value of a loonie is important for tourists in Canada.
'The loonie is stronger than the US dollar right now.'
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Reference
Canadians often refer to their one-dollar coin as a 'loonie' because of the loon design on it.
'He paid with a loonie at the store.'
Pro Tip 2/3Informality
The term can also refer to a person who is acting erratically or foolishly.
'He’s acting like a real loonie today.'
Pro Tip 3/3Foreign Currency
Understanding the value of a loonie is important for tourists in Canada.
'The loonie is stronger than the US dollar right now.'
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