noun Uncommon

lefty

LEHF-tee

Lefty (noun) means a left-handed person. Example: “As a lefty, she always struggled with right-handed scissors.”

noun

A left-handed person.

"As a lefty, she always struggled with right-handed scissors."

Someone with left-wing political views.

"The commentator dismissed him as just another lefty."

adj

Left-handed, or designed for left-handed use.

"He plays golf with a lefty club set."

How to use lefty

Learner’s notes

In 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.

more lefty comparative, lefties plural, most lefty superlative

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As a _____, she always struggled with right-handed scissors.

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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.

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