toonie

Related to toonie: Twonie

toonie

slang The Canadian two-dollar coin. Sometimes spelled "twoonie." (A play on "loonie," a common slang term for the one-dollar coin.) Primarily heard in Canada. Could you lend me a toonie? I don't have enough for the bus.
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • tougher than a two-dollar steak
  • hotter than a two-dollar pistol
  • shroom
  • shrooms
  • The Land of Opportunity
  • IDK
  • kicken
  • kickin’
  • IDTS
  • joy box
References in periodicals archive
Learners are continually faced with gaps in their L2 vocabulary, and they use strategies such as approximation (e.g., a hat instead of a tuque), circumlocution (e.g., one- or two-dollar coin instead of loonie, toonie).
Anglophone, peewee, two-four ... are Canadianisms acquired by ESL learners in Canada?
But for now it's derbies that hold his attention, as Sunday's latest local skirmish does with every Toonie.
Newcastle United fans deserve a derby win this time, insists Mick Quinn; Ahead of this weekend's Wear-Tyne derby, former Newcastle United No 9 insists the Toon Army are owed a win to celebrate
Depicted on the toonie is perhaps one of the most famous Canadian wartime photographs, taken by photographer Claude Dettloff.
Hits and misses: sell-out run, Ukraine crisis, arctic exercise & commemorations
Albion Gardens provides a monthly Toonie Lunch--attendance ranges from 70-85 people who each pay $2, making the mission self-sustaining.
People & places
The project had asked Canadian Anglicans to record "Silent Night" and contribute a toonie ($2) each to support the Anglican Military Ordinariate, which ministers to the needs of women and men of the Canadian Forces.
In other news ..
Toonie, derived from the Newcastle United Football Club, called Toon Army by English fans.
Meet the New Team
Unlike Toonie, Sponge, Shooter, Puddy and Boop, I have discovered Buzz is a Sarf Londoner.
Matthew Wright's column: Loony 'toon Buzz is no great Dane - he's a Brit
In no mood to await the verdict, Lena fished out an extra toonie and plopped it into the man's palm.
Discriminating judgment
Moncur was perceived as a toonie rather than a mackem but both quickly became friends because they were true pros who could only play the game one way - with total commitment.
Deserved rewards for football legends
At that time, Canadian Anglicans were asked to record themselves singing Silent Night and to contribute a toonie each.
Anglicans sing in support of Military Ordinariate
On the third Sunday in the month, we enjoy "Toonie Sunday," again with coffee and goodies and a good, old-fashioned visit over coffee and dishes.
Doing it themselves: a story of loss, hope and rebirth
TOONIE: He's the handsome devil (pictured front left) and the band's chattiest member.
Mega Mirror: Tune in to Cartoons
How can any Toonie walk with confidence into any ground home or away?
Newcastle United must reignite a season which is becoming a non-event; Only pride to play for, but if Newcastle United hit Manchester City hard on the counterattack they have a chance against league champions
[Each participant was asked to give at least a toonie ($2) toward the work of the Council of the North.] In all, there were over 500 submissions and the project raised over $100,000 for a suicide prevention program.
Project raised $100K+
Northampton ace Toonie, the most dynamic stand-off in Britain, played at centre against Wales - and helped set up a first-half try for Scott Hastings with a brilliant flip-pass.
TOON OF GLORY!