right-click

[ rahyt-klik ]

verb (used without object)

1. to depress the right-hand mouse button, as to display a menu.

verb (used with object)

1. to click on (a screen object) by depressing the right-hand mouse button:

   to right-click a file to view its properties.

Word History and Origins

Origin of right-click¹

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

To do so, right-click on the Window icon in the lower left-hand corner of the computer screen, then select Apps and Features.

From Seattle Times

If you trust the sender, you can right-click on the blocked item and select “Download Pictures.”

From Seattle Times

On a computer, you can right-click on the link with your mouse to copy it, then paste it into a text app to check the web address.

From Los Angeles Times

To get rid of Split View entirely: Move your cursor to the top of one of your open apps and right-click the green button.

From The Verge

Right-click the green button in the top left corner of your window.

From The Verge