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righty

[ rahy-tee ]

noun

, plural right·ies.
  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

/ ˈraɪtɪ /

noun

  1. NEW.FOR.DICT.COM a riɡht-winger
  2. NEW.FOR.DICT.COM a riɡht-handed person


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Word History and Origins

Origin of righty1

An Americanism dating back to 1945–50; right + -y 2

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Example Sentences

Of course, most righty pundits rooted against Romney in the primaries.

"All righty; but I'd shore like ter git a crack at some o' them mavericks," said Bud grudgingly.

"Poor dull Dormouse," said Righty, with a smile that was half of mirth and half sympathy.

"Hi, there," cried Righty, as he perceived the damage done to their fleecy chariot.

Righty held this one under his claw and Tom, while trying to get a word out of his friend, caught sight of it.

And Righty said never a word, but the look in his eye indicated that he thought there was something in the notion.

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