righty

noun

ˈrī-tē 

plural righties

: right-hander sense 2

Examples of righty in a Sentence

Our starting pitcher is a righty.

Recent Examples on the Web

For the Yankees, could that mean starting the righty-hitting Paul Goldschmidt at first base? — Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026

Both could go a long way in lengthening the Yankees’ postseason lineup; the righty-swinging Lombard, in particular, provides some needed balance. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 28 Sep. 2026

And now, the 32-year-old righty is looking to return to those numbers with the Kansas City Royals. — Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026

San Diego righty Casey Mize lasted only three innings, allowing five hits and five runs while walking five and striking out two. — Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1949, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for righty

• flighty
• mighty
• nightie
• almighty
• aphrodite