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Lefty vs Righty - What's the difference?

lefty | righty | Antonyms |

Lefty is an antonym of righty.


As nouns the difference between lefty and righty

is that lefty is (us) one who is left-handed while righty is a right-handed person.

As an adjective lefty

is (us) left-handed.

As an interjection righty is

(informal) right; used to indicate agreement or change of topic.

lefty

English

Alternative forms

* leftie

Noun

(lefties)
  • (US) One who is left-handed.

    • Synonyms

    * left-hander * southpaw

    Adjective

  • (US) left-handed
  • (US) intended for left-handed use
    • The lefty scissors are the ones with the red plastic handles.

    Anagrams

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    righty

    English

    Alternative forms

    * rightie

    Noun

    (righties)
  • A right-handed person.

    • Synonyms

    * right-hander

    Antonyms

    * lefty

    Interjection

    (en interjection)
  • (informal) Right; used to indicate agreement or change of topic.

    • Derived terms

    * righty-ho