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, lifting the loonie on Wednesday and triggering selling in bond markets around the world.
From Reuters ● Sep. 20, 2023
The loonie has weakened about 8% since March 2022 as aggressive interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve and other major central banks to tackle inflation cooled prospects for the global economy this year.
From Reuters ● Mar. 3, 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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