righty

noun

plural righties

Examples of righty in a Sentence

Our starting pitcher is a righty.
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Now the righty will make his major league debut with Gil out of the big league picture. Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2026 The Yankees also sent righty starting pitcher Luis Gil to Triple A on Sunday after the Astros shelled him for six runs in four innings. Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026 The righty-swinging Slater, 33, is in his 10th MLB season and finished last year with the Yankees. Peter Sblendorio, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2026 The Red Sox righty finished with eight runs and 13 hits allowed over 3 1/3 innings with one walk and two strikeouts. Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for righty

Word History

First Known Use

1949, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of righty was in 1949

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“Righty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/righty. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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