plural lefties
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: an advocate of leftism
lefty adjective

Examples of lefty in a Sentence

Our starting pitcher is a lefty.
Recent Examples on the Web The lefty has made six career appearances against Philly (three starts), going 1-2 with a 6.23 ERA. Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 23 May 2024 Witherspoon lasted four innings, allowing two hits, six walks and six strikeouts before handing the ball over to lefty Carter Campbell for three innings. Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 23 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for lefty 

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Word History

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of lefty was in 1886

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“Lefty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lefty. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.

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