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righty


righty

noun \ˈrī-tē\
plural right·ies

Definition of RIGHTY

:  right-hander 2
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Examples of RIGHTY

  1. Our starting pitcher is a righty.

First Known Use of RIGHTY

1949

Rhymes with RIGHTY

flighty, mighty, nightie, whity

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