righty
word
/ˈɹaɪti/
RY-dee
/ˈɹaɪti/
RY-tee
Definition
A person who uses their right hand more than their left, especially for writing or other main tasks. Can also be used as a friendly nickname or address.
Usage & Nuances
'Righty' is informal and friendly, often used in casual conversation. Most common in American English. Sometimes used in phrases like 'Alrighty, righty!' as a playful way to agree or acknowledge. The opposite is 'lefty.' Rare as a formal label.
Spanish: diestro - derecho (de la mano)Portuguese (BR): destro - destro (de mão direita)Portuguese (PT): destro - destro (de mão direita)Chinese (Simplified): 惯用右手的人 - 右撇子Chinese (Traditional): 慣用右手的人 - 右撇子Hindi: दायाँ हाथ चलाने वालाArabic: أيمن (يستعمل اليد اليمنى)Bengali: ডানহাতিRussian: правшаJapanese: 右利きVietnamese: người thuận tay phảiKorean: 오른손잡이Turkish: sağlakUrdu: دایاں ہاتھ استعمال کرنے والاIndonesian: người thuận tay phải
Example Sentences
Are you a righty or a lefty?
basic
My brother is a righty and writes very neatly.
basic
Most people are righties.
basic
Pass the scissors to the righty sitting next to you.
natural
Hey, righty, can you help me open this jar?
natural
Alrighty, righty, let’s get started!
natural