Swissie

English Etymology From en Swiss ie. Pronunciation en /ˈswɪsi/ UK Noun en colloquial usually _ depreciative A Swiss person. en 1986 w:John Le Carré A Perfect Spy Sceptre 2011 307 ‘Keep your ears and eyes open, see what sticks, but for God's sake don't get us into trouble with the Swissies.’ en colloquial A Swiss mountain dog. en 2000 Veterinary Technician 21 593 Because adult Swissies are large, owners who keep their dogs outside are advised to have 4- to 6-foot fence. en 2011 Chris Walkowicz Choosing a Dog for Dummies Swissies placidly accept directions from owners and want to please them. en colloquial The Swiss franc. en 2010 Sandy Franks; Sara Nunnally Barnbarians of Wealth 353 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. en 2011 Jeffrey A. Hirsch; John L. Person Commodity Trader's Almanac 2012 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.