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I taught myself how to play when I was about 13. I'm a lefty.
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Meaning of "lefty" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF LEFTY

lefty  [ˈlɛftɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LEFTY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Lefty is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES LEFTY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Lefty

Lefty may refer to: ▪ A nickname for a person who is left-handed or an adherent of left-wing politics ▪ Lefty, proteins that are closely related members of the TGF-beta family of growth factors ▪ Lefty shock, a front shock on some Cannondale bicycle wheels...

Definition of lefty in the English dictionary

The definition of lefty in the dictionary is a left-winger. Other definition of lefty is a left-handed person.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LEFTY


biosafety
ˌbaɪəʊˈseɪftɪ
clifty
ˈklɪftɪ
crafty
ˈkrɑːftɪ
drafty
ˈdrɑːftɪ
draughty
ˈdrɑːftɪ
drifty
ˈdrɪftɪ
fifty
ˈfɪftɪ
hefty
ˈhɛftɪ
LD50
ˌɛlˌdiːˈfɪftɪ
leftie
ˈleftɪ
lofty
ˈlɒftɪ
mufti
ˈmʌftɪ
nifty
ˈnɪftɪ
safety
ˈseɪftɪ
shifty
ˈʃɪftɪ
softie
ˈsɒftɪ
swiftie
ˈswɪftɪ
swifty
ˈswɪftɪ
thrifty
ˈθrɪftɪ
tufty
ˈtʌftɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LEFTY

left-handedness
left-hander
left-justify
left-luggage locker
left-luggage office
left-of-centre
left-wing
left-winger
leftie
lefties
leftish
leftism
leftist
leftmost
leftover
leftovers
leftward
leftwardly
leftwards
leg

WORDS THAT END LIKE LEFTY

ability
activity
arty-crafty
authority
availability
beauty
busty
capacity
celebrity
city
come to the party
community
county
fifty-fifty
outcrafty
shufty
snifty
toplofty
unthrifty
wifty

Synonyms and antonyms of lefty in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «lefty» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LEFTY

Find out the translation of lefty to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of lefty from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «lefty» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

左撇子
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

zurdo
570 millions of speakers

English

lefty
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

लेफ्टी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

اليساري
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

левша
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

canhoto
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ন্যাটা লোক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

gaucher
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Lefty
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Linke
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

左利きの
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

왼손잡이
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Lefty
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tay trái
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

லெப்டி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

लेली
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

solak
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

lefty
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

lefty
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

лівша
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Lefty
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αριστερός
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Lefty
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

lefty
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Lefty
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of lefty

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LEFTY»

The term «lefty» is quite widely used and occupies the 31.397 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LEFTY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about lefty

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5 QUOTES WITH «LEFTY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word lefty.
1
Arthur Baer
Lefty Grove could throw a lamb chop past a wolf.
2
Vince Cable
I am a bit of a lefty on some issues.
3
Josh Charles
I am a lefty, though I bat right-handed... When I was a kid I pitched, played first, outfield and shortstop as well. Now it's mainly softball with some friends.
4
Chris Hayes
I got my start in lefty journalism as a labor reporter at 'In These Times', and it's in my blood.
5
Jules Shear
I taught myself how to play when I was about 13. I'm a lefty.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LEFTY»

Discover the use of lefty in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to lefty and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Little Lefty
Bill Bailey, who is the smallest member of the Blackhawks' baseball team, really wants to be a pitcher, but after being temporarily sidelined by a freak accident, he must decide whether to prove himself on the mound or listen to his friend ...
Matt Christopher, 2009
2
Lefty: An American Odyssey
Lefty baffled hitters with his blazing fastball, establishing himself as the team’s ace.
Vernona Gomez, Lawrence Goldstone, 2012
3
Lefty Kreh's Ultimate Guide to Fly Fishing: Everything ...
No single work contains more of Lefty's experience and knowledge. It is a boon to beginners, a reference for experts, and the ultimate work for Lefty enthusiasts and collectors.
Lefty Kreh, 2006
4
Lenny, Lefty, and the Chancellor: the Len Bias Tragedy and ...
"Though the book offers an insider's look at the University of Maryland, and at Maryland politics, it fits snugly into a larger and timely framework.
C. Fraser Smith, 2010
5
Fly Fishing in Saltwater
Now, with over forty thousand copies sold, this comprehensive volume on saltwater fly fishing is available as a handy and inexpensive paperback.
Lefty Kreh, 2003
6
My Life Was This Big: And Other True Fishing Tales
This is a glimpse into the heart and soul of Lefty Kreh—a man who has written for nearly every outdoor magazine in the U.S.; a man who has fished some of the remotest parts of the globe; and a man whose books and articles have taught ...
Lefty Kreh, 2013
7
Fishing Knots: Proven to Work for Light Tackle and Fly Fishing
Included is an instructional 72-minute DVD that features Lefty Kreh tying 30 of his favorite knots and reinforcing techniques explained in the book.
Lefty Kreh, 2007
8
Lefty Grove: American Original
Lefty Grove may have been baseball’s best pitcher.
Jim Kaplan, 2000
9
Lefty
Every choice made by eighteen-year-old Lefty Taggart hinged on one fact: he had an insatiable need for heroin.
John Benton, 1981
10
Lefty Kreh's Solving Fly-Casting Problems: How to Improve ...
Anyone who has ever missed a fish because of a casting problem (and who hasn’t?) needs this book. Lefty Kreh is a born teacher, and his subject is his passion.
Lefty Kreh, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LEFTY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term lefty is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Boston Red Sox VP Allard Baird in Philadelphia, sees lefty Cole …
ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Twelve days before the July 31 trading deadline, Boston Red Sox vice president Allard Baird, one of general manager Ben ... «ESPN, Jul 15»
2
Mets RF Curtis Granderson sits with lefty on hill Sunday : Fantasy …
It was the second time in five games Granderson did not start because a lefty was on the hill. The veteran outfielder is batting .131 against ... «CBSSports.com, Jul 15»
3
Avilan getting much-needed lefty help in bullpen | www.ajc.com
He's been the team's only lefty reliever since Dana Eveland was designated for assignment July 5. But he's getting two lefty buddies who could ... «Atlanta Journal Constitution, Jul 15»
4
Lefty Author Rick Perlstein: Hate-Driven Conservatives Play 'Bigotry …
Perlstein's analysis first ran this past Wednesday in The Washington Spectator and subsequently appeared on lefty sites including Salon and ... «NewsBusters, Jul 15»
5
Podcast: Chicago Cubs lefty Jon Lester on his unusual no-hit bid …
Chicago Cubs left-hander Jon Lester talks about his odd no-hit bid Saturday night in Atlanta, during which the official scorer changed a ... «ESPN, Jul 15»
6
Mean Canada Won't Take In "Lefty" Refugees Fleeing America …
Remember all those liberals who wanted to flee to Canada under Bush? Canada doesn't want them. It doesn't want American military deserters ... «FrontPage Magazine, Jul 15»
7
Braves sign lefty reliever Ross Detwiler | www.ajc.com
Detwiler likely will be a lefty specialist for the Braves, as his numbers this season against righties are scary — .379, 18 walks to 17 strikeouts. «Atlanta Journal Constitution, Jul 15»
8
Lefties Bash Lefty PAC for Bashing Kochs on Criminal Justice - Hit …
On Thursday, American Bridge, which is a Democratic super-PAC founded by once-righty/now-lefty political attack dog David Brock, released a ... «Reason, Jul 15»
9
UPDATED: Nats place Carpenter on DL, call up young lefty
The Nationals' ever-changing bullpen will open the second half of the season with another alteration after the club placed right-hander David ... «Comcast SportsNet Washington, Jul 15»
10
Feminist Outrage As Lefty Mag Says Successful Women Don't Have …
A feminist article, by a feminist journalist in an archly pro- feminist magazine, has provoked anger from politicians and the twitterati because the ... «Breitbart News, Jul 15»

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