Swissie

plural Swissies

1. colloquialusually depreciativeA Swiss person.

   ‘Keep your ears and eyes open, see what sticks, but for God's sake don't get us into trouble with the Swissies.’

   1986, John Le Carré, A Perfect Spy, Sceptre, published 2011, page 307

2. colloquialA Swiss mountain dog.

   Swissies placidly accept directions from owners and want to please them.

   2011, Chris Walkowicz, Choosing a Dog for Dummies

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   Because adult Swissies are large, owners who keep their dogs outside are advised to have 4- to 6-foot fence.

   2000, Veterinary Technician, volume 21, page 593

3. colloquialThe Swiss franc.

   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.

   2011, Jeffrey A. Hirsch, John L. Person, Commodity Trader's Almanac 2012

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   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.

   2010, Sandy Franks, Sara Nunnally, Barnbarians of Wealth, page 353