lefty

noun

ˈlef-tē How to pronounce lefty (audio)
plural lefties
Synonyms of leftynext
1
: left-hander
2
: an advocate of leftism
lefty adjective

Examples of lefty in a Sentence

Our starting pitcher is a lefty.
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In the bottom of the sixth, Sal Frelick led off the inning with a lefty-on-lefty solo homer off Ian Seymour in a nine-pitch at-bat, completely erasing the deficit. — Ryan Morik Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026 There is no better thrower of the football in the collegiate ranks right now than this young lefty. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026 The Rays’ only decision could be whether to start Jax or Seymour, the lone lefty in the group, in Game 4. — Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Oct. 2026 Seeking a spark Wednesday for a struggling lineup, manager Aaron Boone started the righty-swinging Volpe at second base over the lefty-hitting Chisholm, even with right-hander Nick Martinez pitching for the Rays. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 8 Oct. 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 27 Oct. 2026.

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