lefty

noun

ˈlef-tē How to pronounce lefty (audio)
plural lefties
Synonyms of leftynext
1
: left-hander
2
: an advocate of leftism
lefty adjective

Examples of lefty in a Sentence

Our starting pitcher is a lefty.
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The manager then held up a pair of fingers for Max Fried, signaling that Game 2 belonged to the lefty. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 2 Oct. 2026 The lefty struck out three and walked four over two scoreless innings in his major-league debut, earning the win and aiding the Sox in a 5-3 victory. — Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026 The fingerprint reader is beneath the display, positioned toward the right side where my right thumb naturally lands (sorry, lefties). — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026 The lefty allowed just the one run and three hits while striking out six. — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lefty

Word History

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of lefty was in 1886

Rhymes for lefty

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“Lefty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lefty. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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