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loonie Definition and Meaning in English (loonie definition)

noun
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Loonie definition: The loonie is the Canadian one-dollar coin, featuring a common loon on its reverse side.

Definitions of Loonie

  1. 1noun(informal)

    The loonie is the Canadian one-dollar coin, featuring a common loon on its reverse side.

  2. 2noun(colloquial)

    Informally, a loonie refers to a person who is considered foolish, crazy, or eccentric.

Example Sentences

casual

“I paid for the coffee with a loonie.”

casual

“Some people thought he was a bit of a loonie, but he was actually quite brilliant.”

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Inflected Word Forms

nounlooniness
adjectiveloony

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Loonie definition: The loonie is the Canadian one-dollar coin, featuring a common loon on its reverse side.
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'Loonie' translates to 'loonie' in English. Loonie definition: The loonie is the Canadian one-dollar coin, featuring a common loon on its reverse side.
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