lefty

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

One's left testicle.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

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

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

One's left hand.

Register: slang

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “lefty” mean?

One's left testicle.

Is “lefty” formal or informal?

lefty is generally slang.