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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

southpaw

/sɔːθpɔː/ noun · British & US
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What does southpaw mean?

noun

A southpaw is a boxer or other athlete who is left-handed, or a person who performs a task with their left hand. In boxing, a southpaw is a boxer who stands with their left foot forward.

Example

"The southpaw's powerful left hook caught the opponent off guard."

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