lefty

🇺🇸 /ˈlefti/ 🇬🇧 /ˈlefti/
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adjective
R

having beliefs that support social equality and often favor more government involvement in solving social problems

She's a lefty who believes in fighting for workers' rights.

R

using the left hand to do things like write or play sports

Being a lefty can sometimes make using certain tools more challenging.

noun
R

a person who has beliefs that support social equality and often favor more government involvement in solving social problems

Many lefties were active in the labor movement during the early 20th century.

R

a person who uses their left hand to do things like write or play sports

The teacher made sure to have some scissors designed for lefties in the classroom.

translation

adj. having beliefs that support social equality and often favor more government involvement in solving social problems; using the left hand to do things like write or play sports
n. a person who has beliefs that support social equality and often favor more government involvement in solving social problems; a person who uses their left hand to do things like write or play sports

Word Forms

Plural lefties