English Explanatory Dictionary

lefty

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One who is left-handed.
  2. One who has left-wing political views.
  3. One's left testicle.
  4. One's left hand.
adj
  1. Left-handed.
  2. Intended for left-handed use.
  3. Left-wing.

Pronunciation

/ˈlɛfti/ En-au-lefty.ogg

Word forms

lefty lefties leftie more lefty most lefty

Etymology

From left + -y (nominal suffix).

Synonyms

left-hander southpaw leftie leftist left-winger

Antonyms

righty rightie

Derived words

loony lefty
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