Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
toonie
noun
/ˈtuːni/
Definition
A toonie is a Canadian coin worth two Canadian dollars.
Examples
- She paid for her coffee with a toonie.
- The toonie is often used in vending machines across Canada.
- He found a toonie on the ground while walking through the park.
Meaning
The term ‘toonie’ is a colloquial name that refers to the two-dollar coin in Canada, which features the image of a polar bear on one side and the common Canadian symbol of the loonie on the other side.
Synonyms
- two-dollar coin
- Canadian two-dollar piece
