lefty
word
/ˈɫɛfti/
LEF-tee
/lˈɛfti/
LEF-tee
Definition
A 'lefty' is an informal term for a person who uses their left hand more easily or naturally than their right, especially for writing or throwing.
Usage & Nuances
'Lefty' is informal and friendly, often used for athletes or kids. It can refer to anyone who is left-handed. Some older uses mean someone with left-wing political views, but this is rare and context-specific.
Spanish: zurdo - zurdaPortuguese (BR): canhoto - canhotaPortuguese (PT): canhoto - canhotaChinese (Simplified): 左撇子Chinese (Traditional): 左撇子Hindi: बाएँ हाथ का व्यक्तिArabic: أعسرBengali: বাঁহাতিRussian: левшаJapanese: 左利きVietnamese: người thuận tay tráiKorean: 왼손잡이Turkish: solakUrdu: بائیں ہاتھ سے کام کرنے والاIndonesian: orang kidal
Example Sentences
My brother is a lefty and writes with his left hand.
basic
She is the only lefty in her class.
basic
Are you a lefty or a righty?
basic
Baseball teams love a good lefty pitcher.
natural
Being a lefty can be tricky with some tools.
natural
I’m a proud lefty and I wouldn’t change it!
natural