righty

noun

plural righties

Examples of righty in a Sentence

Our starting pitcher is a righty.
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The 23-year-old righty made a strong season debut March 29 against the Pirates, only to be optioned to Triple-A Jacksonville the next day to make room for a fresh arm. Isaac Azout, Miami Herald, 8 May 2025 The 28-year-old righty who began the season with a pair of relief appearances before moving to the rotation, has been effective overall, with 17 strikeouts and just three walks in 18 total innings. Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 6 May 2025 The 25-year-old righty is already having a nice season for the Las Vegas Aviators — 29.2 IP, 2.43 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, 20.0% K-BB. John Laghezza, New York Times, 2 May 2025 The big righty avenged an October playoff loss to Philadelphia with 5 2/3 scoreless innings, with the Phillies managing only one hit. Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 22 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for righty

Word History

First Known Use

1949, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of righty was in 1949

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“Righty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/righty. Accessed 20 May. 2025.

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