noun

righty

Righty (noun) means a right-handed person. Example: “Most of the team are righties, so the lefty pitcher stands out.”

noun

A right-handed person.

"Most of the team are righties, so the lefty pitcher stands out."

Informal: a politically right-wing person.

"The forum is full of righties arguing with lefties."

How to use righty

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishCasual word for someone right-handed, or someone politically conservative.

When to use it

Informal; the political sense can carry a dismissive or teasing tone.

righties plural

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From right plus the informal suffix -y.

lefty

lefty southpaw

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What does “righty” mean?

The word “righty” means a right-handed person. In plain terms, casual word for someone right-handed, or someone politically conservative.

How do you use “righty” in a sentence?

Here is “righty” used in a sentence: “Most of the team are righties, so the lefty pitcher stands out.”

What is the opposite of “righty”?

The opposite of “righty” — its antonyms — is lefty.

What part of speech is “righty”?

“Righty” is a noun.

How many meanings does “righty” have?

“Righty” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a right-handed person.

lefty southpaw