lefty

A person who usually uses their left hand for writing or other tasks.

• My brother is a lefty.
• The team needs another lefty to pitch.
• These pens are comfortable for lefties.

Similar words: left-hander, southpaw

Opposites: right-hander

Common phrases: a natural lefty, a lefty pitcher, fellow lefty

A person who supports political ideas such as greater equality and more public support for people.

• My uncle is a lefty.
• The meeting attracted lefties from several parties.
• She calls herself a lefty because she supports stronger public services.

Similar words: left-winger, leftist

Opposites: right-winger

Common phrases: a committed lefty, a political lefty, a lifelong lefty

A man's left testicle, one of the two small organs below his penis.

• He joked that his lefty hurt.
• After the accident, he complained about pain in his lefty.
• I'd bet my lefty that he's forgotten the tickets.

Similar words: left testicle, left ball

Common phrases: my lefty, bet my lefty

Usually using the left hand for writing, throwing, or other tasks.

• Their lefty pitcher is excellent.
• A lefty batter stepped up next.
• The coach selected two lefty players for the match.

Similar words: left-handed

Opposites: right-handed

Common phrases: lefty pitcher, lefty batter, lefty player

Supporting political ideas such as greater equality and more public support for people.

• He reads a lefty newspaper.
• Her lefty views surprised her conservative parents.
• They dismissed the proposal as another lefty policy.

Similar words: left-wing, leftist

Opposites: right-wing

Common phrases: lefty politics, lefty newspaper, lefty views

Made to be used with the left hand.

• I need lefty scissors.
• She bought a lefty guitar last week.
• Do you sell a lefty version of this mouse?

Similar words: left-handed

Opposites: right-handed

Common phrases: lefty scissors, lefty guitar, lefty glove