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Meaning of Swissie | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
/ˈswɪsi/

Definitions

  1. A Swiss person.
    colloquial
  2. A Swiss mountain dog.
    colloquial
  3. The Swiss franc.
    colloquial

Examples

“‘Keep your ears and eyes open, see what sticks, but for God's sake don't get us into trouble with the Swissies.’”
“Because adult Swissies are large, owners who keep their dogs outside are advised to have 4- to 6-foot fence.”
“Swissies placidly accept directions from owners and want to please them.”
“According to Jagerson, the Swiss franc is particularly sensitive to the Treasury's 10-year T-note. “When bond yields are rising, the Swissie falls, and vice versa,” he writes.”
“The “Swissie", which is the trader talk for the currency, has been a safe haven currency in the past, especially during times of financial and geopolitical instability.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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