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If you're left handed you are called a lefty.
Another word for left handed is southpaw.
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Is lefthanded a compound word or a hyphenated compound?
"Left-handed" is a hyphenated compound word.
What compound words have the word left in it?
Some compound words that have the word "left" in them are "left-handed," "leftover," and "left-turn."
What is the meaning of the word lefty?
"Lefty" is a colloquial term used to refer to someone who is left-handed, meaning they primarily use their left hand for tasks like writing or eating. It can also be used more broadly to describe someone who leans more liberal or progressive in their political beliefs.
What is Tagalog word for right handed?
Tagalog Translation of RIGHT HANDED: kanan ang gamit
Is handed a verb yes or no?
No, "handed" is not a verb. It is the past participle form of the verb "hand."
What is another word for right handed people?
Another word for right handed people is "dextral" and For left handed people "sinistral"
Are left-handed people really servants of the devil?
The only sinister thing about left-handed people is the fact that sinister comes from the Latin word for left.
What is the slang word given to left handed people?
Lefty/Leftie SouthPaw Keggy-handanded(Northern term)
What is the nickname given to left-handed people?
It depends which way you are using it. If you are saying left as in "They left me" another word for left would be 'abandoned' or 'deserted.' If you are saying left as in "I turned left" then it is the antonym of right. If you say "they have all left", apart from it being incorrect grammar, another word would be 'gone' or 'departed'.
Are there more right handed people then left handed people?
Most humans are right handed but this may be as a result of centuries of disapproval of left handedness and therefore children were forced to be right handed in case they were accused of being odd or 'of the dark side'. The word sinister means to be on the left in heraldic language. In France a sinistre is a fire started deliberately. It has dark connotations whereas to be dextrous or have dexterity is to be on the right and be quick handed. Left handedness is inherited and along with red hair may be a genetic trait of Neanderthal man.This is of interest but not proven to be true.
What is the word that means oyur left handed and right handed?
Ambidextrous
What is the word if you're left handed and right handed?
Ambidextrous.
I am looking for an antonym for adroit as describes right handed. Isn't there a word describing left handed that is a perjorative term -- as right handed was considered superior?
The word "sinister" can mean "to the left".
What is the meaning of the word lefty?
"Lefty" is a colloquial term used to refer to someone who is left-handed, meaning they primarily use their left hand for tasks like writing or eating. It can also be used more broadly to describe someone who leans more liberal or progressive in their political beliefs.
What is another word for passed and handed?
gave
What is another word for given?
handed over
What is another word for handed to them?
Gave, distributed.
