noun
Uncommon
lefty
LEHF-tee
Lefty (noun) means a left-handed person. Example: “As a lefty, she always struggled with right-handed scissors.”
noun
1
A left-handed person.
"As a lefty, she always struggled with right-handed scissors."
2
Someone with left-wing political views.
"The commentator dismissed him as just another lefty."
adj
1
Left-handed, or designed for left-handed use.
"He plays golf with a lefty club set."
How to use lefty
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishInformal word for a left-handed person, or (politically) someone on the left.
When to use it
Casual and often affectionate for handedness, but can be a political jab when used about politics.
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Word forms
- Plural
- lefties
- Comparative
- more lefty
- Superlative
- most lefty
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Etymology
From left plus the informal suffix -y, making a casual nickname.
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What does “lefty” mean?
The word “lefty” means a left-handed person. In plain terms, informal word for a left-handed person, or (politically) someone on the left.
How do you pronounce “lefty”?
“Lefty” is pronounced LEHF-tee (/ˈlɛfti/ in IPA).
How do you use “lefty” in a sentence?
Here is “lefty” used in a sentence: “As a lefty, she always struggled with right-handed scissors.”
What part of speech is “lefty”?
Depending on how it is used, “lefty” can be a noun and an adjective.
Is “lefty” a common word?
“Lefty” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “lefty” have?
“Lefty” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a left-handed person.
