Synonyms for

Lefty

Verb / ˈlefti: / Another word for lefty — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A left-handed person.

Synonyms & similar words

southpaw lefthandedpitcher lefthander southpaw left-hander leftie left-wing left-winger port-sider sinister gauche awkward maladroit clumsy uncoordinated

Synonyms by register

Informal

southpaw lefty left-hander

Antonyms

right-handed dexterous skillful adept adroit expert

Common collocations

  • a lefty pitcher
  • a lefty batter
  • the lefty swing
  • a lefty shot
  • the lefty glove
  • the lefty hand

Word family

noun left-handedness
adjective left-handed

Usage note

Primarily used informally to refer to someone who is left-handed. Can sometimes be used playfully or disparagingly.

Example sentences

  1. My sister is a lefty and she always gets ink on her hand when she writes.
  2. The baseball team needs a lefty pitcher to balance out the right-handed ones.
  3. I can't use scissors with my left hand because I'm not a lefty.
  4. Some people believe that lefties are more creative than righties.
  5. My dad is a lefty, but he was forced to write with his right hand when he was in school.

Quotes

  • I'm a lefty and proud of it!
  • Lefties rule!
  • Being a lefty is like being in a secret club.

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