righty

English

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Etymology 1

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

From right +‎ -y (suffix forming colloquialisms).

Interjection

righty

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