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LEFTY

(noun, adj.)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Lefty.

How to pronounce lefty:

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Lefty - as a noun

A person who uses the left hand with greater skill than the right

Example: "Their pitcher was a southpaw"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
left-handersouthpaw

A baseball pitcher who throws the ball with the left hand

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
left-handed pitcherleft-handerlefthandersouthpaw

Lefty - as an adjective

Left-handed.

Intended for left-handed use.

Example: "The lefty scissors are the ones with the red plastic handles."

Left-wing.

Example Sentences

"He is the only lefty on the baseball team."
"My sister is a lefty; she writes with her left hand."
"Being a lefty in a right-handed world can sometimes be challenging."
"The chef is a lefty and prefers using a left-handed knife."
"I admire my friend's handwriting; she is a lefty and it looks so neat."
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Word Game Points

Is LEFTY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, lefty is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

LEFTY has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is LEFTY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, lefty is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
LEFTY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is LEFTY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, lefty is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LEFTY has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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