The structure adds the "-ie" suffix to "loon" (the bird featured on the coin), forming a noun for the one dollar coin. It is used in Canada to refer to the one dollar coin, which features a common loon on its reverse side. People typically say "I need a loonie for the parking meter" or "Got any loonies?" The term originated in 1987 when the coin was introduced to replace the one dollar bill, and Canadians quickly nicknamed it "loonie" after the bird, making it a beloved national term.

Définition et signification de « loonie » en anglais

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