noun a person who uses their left hand more skillfully than their right hand
A left-handed guitarist, bassist, or drummer
A left-leaning political ideology or politician
Referring to left-handedness as a trait
A student who is left-handed
A left-handed athlete, especially in baseball or boxing
A left-handed artist or writer
In the literary world, 'lefty' can refer to a writer who holds left-wing political beliefs or who writes from a liberal perspective.
In psychology, 'lefty' may be used informally to refer to a psychologist who specializes in left-brain dominant activities or who has a more analytical approach to therapy.
In sports, 'lefty' is commonly used to refer to a baseball player who throws with their left hand, particularly a left-handed pitcher or batter.
In politics, 'lefty' can be a colloquial term for a politician who aligns with left-wing ideologies or policies.
In the culinary world, 'lefty' may refer to a chef who specializes in vegetarian or plant-based cooking, as these diets are often associated with left-leaning environmental and ethical concerns.