righty

American

[rahy-tee] / ˈraɪ ti /

noun

plural

righties

a right-handed person; right-hander.

She's a righty.

adverb

with the right hand; right-handed.

to sketch righty.

adjective

right-handed.

a righty pitcher.

righty British

/ ˈraɪtɪ /

noun

a riɡht-winger
a riɡht-handed person

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Etymology

Origin of righty

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

Example Sentences

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It’s hard to believe there are professional ball-watchers who want us to believe there are a handful of pitchers better than the Dodgers’ righty who’s steadily filling the fingers on his hand with championship rings.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

The 26-year-old Dominican-born righty holds a 3.99 earned-run average across 17 starts.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2025

But the 5-foot-7 righty appeared just once in the next nine games.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2024

Darius Vines, a 25-year-old righty, is expected to start Monday at Houston.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 15, 2024

But Gus just stretched and said, “All righty, then,” and ambled off toward the house.

From "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor

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