righty

righty

English

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Etymology 1

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English right
Old English -iġ
Middle English -y
English -y
English righty

    From right + -y (nominal suffix).

    Noun

    righty (plural righties)

    1. (US, informal) A right-handed person.
      Synonyms: (informal) northpaw, right-hander
    2. (UK, informal, politics) A right-wing person.
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    Etymology 2

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    English right
    Old English -iġ
    Middle English -y
    English -y
    English righty

      From right + -y (suffix forming colloquialisms).

      Interjection

      righty

      1. (informal) Right; used to indicate agreement or change of topic.
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