ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Loonie

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈluːni/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Loonie is a noun meaning (Canada, informal, numismatics) The Canadian dollar coin in common circulation since 1987.

Meaning

(Canada, informal, numismatics) The Canadian dollar coin in common circulation since 1987.

More Meanings

  1. (Canada, informal, by extension) The dollar as the Canadian unit of currency.
  2. Alternative form of loony.

Example Sentences

The loonie continued to rise against the greenback today.

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Related Words

Related dictionary entries include dollar, loon, toonie, nickel, coin, shinplaster.

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