plural lefties
Synonyms of leftynext
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: an advocate of leftism
lefty adjective

Examples of lefty in a Sentence

Our starting pitcher is a lefty.
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Stellar Texas lefty Dylan Volantis Georgia takes on Texas Saturday night in a College World Series game in Omaha, with the winner advancing to face either Oklahoma or Alabama on Monday. AJC.com, 13 June 2026 Busch has five extra-base hits, including two home runs, and 13 RBIs off lefties this year. Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026 Ocasio-Cortez didn’t immediately respond to the vote of confidence from her fellow lefty New Yorkers. Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026 Justin Crawford has struggled as a rookie and lost playing time against lefties, while García has been one of the worst hitters in the sport. Matt Gelb, New York Times, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for lefty

Word History

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 15 Jun. 2026.

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