Lefty: meaning, definitions and examples

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lefty

 

[ ˈlɛfti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

baseball

A left-handed baseball pitcher

Synonyms

left-hander, southpaw

Examples of usage

  • The team has a strong lefty in their starting rotation
  • The lefty struck out the side in the ninth inning
Context #2 | Noun

politics

A person with left-wing political views

Synonyms

liberal, progressive

Examples of usage

  • The candidate is known as a progressive lefty
  • Many lefties support policies for social equality
Context #3 | Noun

informal

A person who is left-handed

Synonyms

left-handed person, southpaw

Examples of usage

  • My brother is a lefty and finds it hard to use right-handed scissors
  • Lefties make up about 10% of the population

Translations

Translations of the word "lefty" in other languages:

🇵🇹 canhoto

🇮🇳 बायाँ हाथ इस्तेमाल करने वाला

🇩🇪 Linkshänder

🇮🇩 kidal

🇺🇦 шульга

🇵🇱 leworęczny

🇯🇵 左利き (ひだりきき)

🇫🇷 gaucher

🇪🇸 zurdo

🇹🇷 solak

🇰🇷 왼손잡이

🇸🇦 أعسر

🇨🇿 levák

🇸🇰 ľavák

🇨🇳 左撇子

🇸🇮 levičar

🇮🇸 örvhentur

🇰🇿 солақай

🇬🇪 ცაცია

🇦🇿 solaxay

🇲🇽 zurdo

Word origin

The term 'lefty' originated as a colloquial term for a left-handed person. In baseball, 'lefty' is commonly used to refer to a left-handed pitcher. The political connotation of 'lefty' emerged in the 20th century to describe individuals with progressive or liberal views. Overall, 'lefty' has evolved to encompass various meanings across different contexts.

See also: left, leftist, leftover, leftovers.