toonie
Pronunciation
/tˈuːni/

Definition & Meaning of "toonie"in English

Toonie
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(Canada) a two-dollar coin in Canada

Slang
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
toonies

What does "toonie" mean in Canadian slang?

The structure blends "two" (the coin's value) with "loonie" (the one dollar coin), forming a playful rhyming compound noun. It is used in Canada to refer to the two dollar coin, which features a polar bear on its reverse side. People typically say "I've got a toonie for the vending machine" or "Check your change for toonies." The term originated in 1996 when the two dollar coin was introduced to replace the two dollar bill, and Canadians followed the pattern set by "loonie," coining "toonie" as an obvious and affectionate nickname, which quickly became standard nationwide.

Examples
I need a toonie for the bus fare.
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