left-handed
ˌleft-ˈhanded adjective 1. a left-handed person uses their left hand for writing, throwing etc OPP right-handed
2. [ONLY BEFORE NOUN] left-handed tools have been made for left-handed people to use: ▪ left-handed scissors
3. left-handed compliment American English a statement that seems to express admiration or praise, but at the same time is insulting SYN backhanded compliment British English
adjective EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES ▪ a left-handed punch
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