What is "lefty" in English? Definition and Explanations

Updated: 18-06-2026 by Wikilanguages.net

What does lefty mean in English? Meaning of lefty definition and abbreviation with examples.

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Meaning of "lefty": a person who uses the left hand with greater skill than the right

Meaning: a person who uses the left hand with greater skill than the right

Example: their pitcher was a southpaw

Synonyms: left-hander lefty southpaw

Hypernyms: individual mortal person somebody someone soul

Meaning: a baseball pitcher who throws the ball with the left hand

Synonyms: left hander left-handed pitcher left-hander lefthander lefty southpaw

Hypernyms: hurler pitcher twirler

Adjective: (US) One who is left-handed.

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