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

Triple-A Rochester’s pitching staff is almost entirely composed of relievers at the moment, which has given a few pitchers (righty Zak Kent, lefty Jared Simpson) a shot to try the switch out in the interim. — Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

He was replaced before the fifth inning by righty Mason Black. — CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

The righty continues to struggle against his fellow countryman Ohtani, who went 2 for 3 against Sugano with a homer. — ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026

The 6-8 righty held the Pirates to three hits and two walks while striking out seven. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 12 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1949, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for righty

• flighty
• mighty
• nightie
• almighty
• aphrodite