dexter

[US]/'dekstə/
[UK]/'dɛkstɚ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. pertaining to the right side, on the right, fortunate; Dexter (male name)

Phrases & Collocations

dexter hand

dexterous movement

dexterity in sports

show dexterity

fine dexter skills

Example Sentences

Jocelyn accused Dexter of snobbery.

"Send my letters under cover to my grandpapa, the Earl of Dexter," said Miss Saltire (who, by the way, was rather shabby).

to show dexterity in playing the piano

a dexterous chef in the kitchen

to admire someone's dexterity in solving puzzles

dexterous handling of delicate objects

to demonstrate dexterity in martial arts

a surgeon known for his dexterity in surgery

to perform with dexterity on stage

dexterous use of tools

to require dexterity in playing certain sports

Real-world Examples

'cause that'll be one fat dexter.

Source: 2 Broke Girls Season 4

Yes, i'm selfish, and you're dexter.

Source: 2 Broke Girls Season 1

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