1. a person who is left-handed
Usage: informal; also spelled 'lefty'
2. a person with left-wing or liberal political views
Usage: informal; slang; sometimes considered derogatory

Examples

• My brother is a leftie, so he always asks for left-handed scissors.
• The baseball team has three lefties in the starting lineup.
• She's a leftie when it comes to politics and environmental issues.
• Lefties often struggle to find comfortable desks in classrooms.
• The pitcher is a leftie, which gives him an advantage against right-handed batters.