loonie
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of loonie
From the image of a loon on the reverse
Example Sentences
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As a consequence, even though the loonie is generally considered a fairly stable currency, its volatility increased relative to those of other G9 countries.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026
He had the darkest eyelashes I’ve ever seen, short and tidy fingernails, and a cleft chin that could fit a Canadian loonie.
From Slate ● Dec. 17, 2024
Higher energy costs led to a bigger-than-expected spike in Canadian inflation, overnight data showed, lifting the loonie and triggering selling in the Treasury market.
From Reuters ● Sep. 20, 2023
The median forecast of nearly 40 foreign exchange analysts was for the loonie to strengthen 1.9% to 1.34 per U.S. dollar, or 74.63 U.S. cents, in three months, compared to 1.32 in last month's forecast.
From Reuters ● Sep. 7, 2023
The bairns can get tin cans an' a stane for a drumstick, an' we'll ha'e a loonie band.
From The Underworld The Story of Robert Sinclair, Miner by James C. Welsh
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