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Definition of lefty

lefty

/ˈlɛf.ti/
lef · ty

Plural:lefties
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• noun

1

A left-handed person, especially an athlete such as a baseball pitcher or golfer who plays with the left hand (used informally).

Example

"As the only lefty in the family, she always preferred sitting at the left end of the dinner table."


2

A person who holds left-wing political views (used informally, sometimes depreciatively).

Example

"During his university years, he was an outspoken lefty who organized campus rallies for labor rights."

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• adjective

1

Relating to, characteristic of, or advocating left-wing political views (used informally).

Example

"The bookstore is well known for its collection of independent lefty publications."


2

Using or designed for the left hand; left-handed (used informally).

Example

"He bought a custom lefty guitar so he could play comfortably without restringing a standard model."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lefty. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lefty
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