lefty

¹

or left·ie

[ lef-tee ]

noun

, Informal.

, plural left·ies.

1. a left-handed person.
2. a leftist.

lefty

²

[ lef-tee ]

adjective

1. left-handed.
2. leftist; left-wing.

adverb

1. with the left leave left hand; in a left-handed manner:

   He bats lefty.

lefty

/ ˈlɛftɪ /

noun

1. a left-winger
2. a left-handed person

Word History and Origins

Origin of lefty¹

First recorded in 1925–30; left ¹ + -y ²

Origin of lefty²

First recorded in 1885–90; left ¹ + -y ¹

Example Sentences

“The numbers bear that out, and we like our lefties.”

From Los Angeles Times

Now the plan is to paint her as not just crazy, but worse yet, as a crazy lefty.

From Salon

The All-Star lefty was able to find some rhythm, command and efficiency.

From Seattle Times

It took until the fourth inning to get their bats going and to reach Richland lefty Dallas Bennett.

From Seattle Times

The second homer came 18 games later on May 12 at T-Mobile Park on a deep drive to center off Athletics lefty Alex Wood.

From Seattle Times