Standard Lemma guide
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intj
Right; used to indicate agreement or change of topic.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A right-handed person.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US, informal
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Synonyms: northpaw, right-hander
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A right-wing person.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK, informal
Topics: government, politics
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology tree English right Proto-Germanic *-j-, *-ij- Proto-West Germanic *-i, *-ī Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English righty From right + -y (suffix forming colloquialisms).
Etymology tree English right Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English righty From right + -y (nominal suffix).
Across languages
6 source translations are retained for this English entry.
