righty

noun

ˈrī-tē 

plural righties

: right-hander sense 2

Examples of righty in a Sentence

Our starting pitcher is a righty.

Recent Examples on the Web

And now, the 32-year-old righty is looking to return to those numbers with the Kansas City Royals. — Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026

San Diego righty Casey Mize lasted only three innings, allowing five hits and five runs while walking five and striking out two. — Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2026

Sime, the flamethrowing righty taken in the fourth round last year, struck out 54 batters in his first 26 1/3 innings. — Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

The Dodgers optioned right-hander Bobby Miller after his 2 ⅓ innings Wednesday and recalled righty Landon Knack. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1949, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for righty

• flighty
• mighty
• nightie
• almighty
• aphrodite