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righty

[ rahy-tee ]

noun

plural righties.
  1. a right-handed person; right-hander:

    She's a righty.



adverb

  1. with the right hand; right-handed:

    to sketch righty.

adjective

  1. right-handed:

    a righty pitcher.

righty

/ ˈ°ù²¹Éª³Ùɪ /

noun

  1. a riɡht-winger
  2. a riɡht-handed person
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of righty1

An Americanism dating back to 1945–50; right + -y 2
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“It looked like it had some good movement. I know a couple of the righties said they saw a few good ones, too. It’ll be definitely a very important pitch for him.â€

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The righty allowed three hits and a walk through the first three innings but didn’t allow a run.

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Bennett was pulled for reliever Michael Leavell in the fourth inning, and the tall righty did well, keeping the Vikings scoreless until the top of the seventh.

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The Cubs brought in righty Mark Leiter to finish the inning.

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A natural righty, Garnett learned to shoot left-handed so that he could imitate an Oregon player.

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