lefty
UK: ˈlɛfti | US: ˈlɛfti
n. 1. A left-handed person.
n. 2. (Informal, often derogatory) A person with liberal or left-wing political views.
The word "lefty" combines "left," derived from Old English lyft (meaning "weak" or "foolish," as the left hand was historically associated with clumsiness or inferiority), with the suffix "-y," which forms nouns denoting a person characterized by a trait (e.g., "greeny," "toughy"). Over time, "lefty" evolved to describe both left-handed individuals and, metaphorically, those holding leftist political views—reflecting cultural associations of the "left" with progressive ideologies.
My brother is a lefty, so he always sits at the corner of the table to avoid bumping elbows.
The coach adjusted the batting stance for the lefty hitter.
Critics dismissed the policy as a dreamy idea from lefties.
She proudly identifies as a lefty, advocating for social equality.
The pitcher struggled against lefty batters during the game.