righty

American  

[rahy-tee] / ˈraɪ ti /

noun

plural

righties

1. a right-handed person; right-hander.

   She's a righty.

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adverb

1. with the right hand; right-handed.

   to sketch righty.

adjective

1. right-handed.

   a righty pitcher.

righty British  

/ ˈraɪtɪ /

noun

1. a riɡht-winger

2. a riɡht-handed person

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Etymology

Origin of righty

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

Example Sentences

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

“All righty, then, you have a good afternoon. You too, Ana,” she says.

From Literature

The two joysticks accommodate righties or lefties, but you only use one to fly.

From The Wall Street Journal

But when it comes to matching up with Shohei Ohtani, they do have a couple righties with successful personal histories against him.

From Los Angeles Times

The righty scattered three hits and four walks across 4 ⅔innings.

From Los Angeles Times