lefty

English

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Etymology

left + -y

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈlɛfti/
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Noun

lefty (plural lefties)

  1. (US, informal) One who is left-handed.
    Synonyms: left-hander, southpaw, leftie
    Antonyms: righty, rightie
  2. (informal) One who has left-wing political views.
    Synonyms: leftist, left-winger, leftie
    Antonyms: righty, rightie
  3. (slang) One's left testicle.
    I'll bet my lefty he won't show up for work today.

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Adjective

lefty (not comparable)

  1. (US) Left-handed.
  2. (US) Intended for left-handed use.
    The lefty scissors are the ones with the red plastic handles.
  3. (UK, informal) Left-wing.

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