lefty

noun \ˈlef-tē\

: a person who supports liberal or socialist political policies

plural left·ies

Full Definition of LEFTY

: an advocate of leftism

— lefty adjective

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1886

LEFTY Defined for Kids

noun \ˈlef-tē\

plural left·ies

: a left-handed person

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