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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Zoll said the Twins plan to use Rogers to get lefties out late in games. John Shipley, Twin Cities, 24 Jan. 2026 And the team has reinforced its minor league system as well by bringing in lefty Brendan Cellucci and assigning him to the Double-A New Hampshire Fisher Cats. Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026 And the Sox picked up another lefty via a trade, acquiring Chris Murphy in November from the Boston Red Sox. Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026 The only other lefty in the everyday lineup was first baseman Nolan Schanuel. Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 22 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lefty

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 31 Jan. 2026.

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