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Loonies

Noun

1. Slang: A nickname for the Canadian one-dollar coin, notable for its image of a common loon on the reverse side.

Example sentence: I used three loonies to buy a cup of coffee from the vending machine.

Noun

2. Plural form of "loony": Used to refer to people who behave eccentrically or in a crazy manner.

Example sentence: The street performer entertained the crowd with his acrobatics, making the loonies laugh hysterically.

Adjective

1. Informal: Characterized by being strange, crazy, or eccentric.

Example sentence: The playwright is known for his loonies ideas that challenge conventional thinking.

Adjective

2. Informal: Describes situations, events, or ideas that are unbelievable or absurd.

Example sentence: The movie had a loonies plot twist that left the audience in awe.

Plural noun

1. Local: A term used in some regions to refer to loons, aquatic birds known for their haunting calls.

Example sentence: We spotted several loonies on the lake during our camping trip.