plural lefties
Synonyms of leftynext
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: an advocate of leftism
lefty adjective

Examples of lefty in a Sentence

Our starting pitcher is a lefty.
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The lefty first threw off flat ground and then a bit off a mound. Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026 This makes for a singular keyboard that's equally friendly to righties, lefties, and the ambidextrous. Aubrey Jowers, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026 Wallner himself batted 29 points higher against lefties in 2025, without losing any of his power. David Brown, Twin Cities, 30 Mar. 2026 Minter’s build-up has gone smoothly, and an early May return remains possible for the lefty. Tim Britton, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lefty

Word History

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of lefty was in 1886

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“Lefty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lefty. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.

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