What does the phrase righty tighty lefty loosey mean?

The easiest way to remember which direction tightens and which one loosens is the old axiom “righty-tighty and lefty-loosey.” This means that turning most threaded things right, or clockwise, tightens them (righty-tighty) and turning them to the left, or counterclockwise, loosens them (lefty-loosey).

Which way loosens screws?

Shop-work. Typical nuts, screws, bolts, bottle caps, and jar lids are tightened (moved away from the observer) clockwise and loosened (moved towards the observer) counterclockwise in accordance with the right-hand rule.

What does loosey goosey mean in slang?

relaxed
Definition of loosey-goosey : notably loose or relaxed : not tense a loosey-goosey attitude.

What is lefty and righty?

The brain has two hemispheres, but they are usually not equal. Right-handed people tend to have a more highly developed left hemisphere. Left-handers have a better-developed right hemisphere, while those who are ambidextrous seem to have some crossover between hemispheres.

What does a lefty mean?

left-handed
A lefty is someone, especially a sports player, who is left-handed. [mainly US, informal]

What does loose goose mean?

(as) loose as a goose 1. Very calm and relaxed.

What does righty tighty lefty loosy mean?

Top definition. righty tighty lefty loosy. Refers to threads on a screw, nut, bolt, etc. To tighten, you turn to the right (clockwise). To loosen, you turn toward the left (counter clockwise). A few exceptions exist, notably old propane cylinders and some pipe fittings.

What does it mean to turn your wrist righty tighty?

That is how you turn something to tighten it. Hence “Righty tighty.” It is also why clocks turn clockwise. Now do the same thing with the tip of your left thumb. Your fingers curl in the opposite direction and the natural twist of your wrist does the same. This is “Lefty, loosey” or anti-clockwise (or windershins if you want to get Medieval).

How do you turn things left or right?

You can’t turn things left or right. You turn things clockwise or counterclockwise. But that doesn’t rhyme as nicely so even though it’s kind of meaningless, “lefty loosey, righty tighty” has become a convenient way of remembering this. I will illustrate using a screw as an example.

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