noun
righty
Righty (noun) means a right-handed person. Example: “Most of the team are righties, so the lefty pitcher stands out.”
noun
1
A right-handed person.
"Most of the team are righties, so the lefty pitcher stands out."
2
Informal: a politically right-wing person.
"The forum is full of righties arguing with lefties."
How to use righty
Learner’s notesIn 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.
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Word forms
- Plural
- righties
Etymology
From right plus the informal suffix -y.
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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.
