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

Schlittler also permitted two hits and fanned eight — the righty recorded his 200th strikeout of the season in the fifth frame — over 102 pitches. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 29 Aug. 2026

In a corresponding move, Washington optioned righty Jake Bird to Rochester. — Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Taking his place is Ralston, a 29-year-old righty who signed with Miami as a minor-league free agent over the offseason and has dominated in the minor leagues this season. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 23 Aug. 2026

The hard-luck righty is 0-8 in 12 starts since June 12, in part because the Orioles have provided him only 15 runs of support in those dozen outings. — ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1949, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for righty

• flighty
• mighty
• nightie
• almighty
• aphrodite