from loon2 (because of the image on the coin) + -ie. Tip Similar-sounding words loonie is sometimes confused with loony Use over time for: loonie Feedback See more People also ask What does loonie mean in slang?
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What's a loonie? A loon is a beautful black and white water bird.
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loon·ie
/ˈlo͞onē/
nouninformal•Canadian
noun: loonie; plural noun: loonies
a Canadian one-dollar coin, introduced in 1987.
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