Definition of "lefty" in English

noun

1. (Canada, US, informal) One who is left-handed.

2. (chiefly UK, informal, politics) One who has left-wing political views.

3. (slang) One's left testicle.

   • I'll bet my lefty he won't show up for work today.

4. (MLE, slang, uncommon) One's left hand.

adjective

1. (Canada, US, not comparable) Left-handed.

2. (Canada, US, not comparable) Intended for left-handed use.

   • The lefty scissors are the ones with the red plastic handles.

3. (UK, informal) Left-wing.