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Definition of righty

righty

/ˈɹaɪti/
righ · ty
Plural:righties
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• noun

1

North American (Informal) A right-handed person, especially an athlete who throws, bats, or plays primarily with the right hand.

Example

"Most pairs of standard classroom scissors are designed for a righty."

2

(Informal) A person who holds conservative or right-wing political views.

Example

"The panel discussion featured a lively debate between a vocal righty and a progressive activist."

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• adjective

1

North American (Informal) Using or favoring the right hand more naturally than the left; right-handed.

Example

"The coach brought in a righty reliever to face the next two batters."

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• Rhymes for righty

• Nearby Words

rightsizing
rightward
rightwards
righty
rigid
rigidia
rigidity

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