ˌleft-ˈhanded BrE AmE 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