Difference between Southpaw and Left-hander

What is the difference between Southpaw and Left-hander?

Southpaw as a noun is one who is left-handed, especially in sports. while Left-hander as a noun is a person who is left-handed.

Southpaw

Part of speech: noun

Definition: One who is left-handed, especially in sports. A left-handed pitcher. A left-handed writer who, instead of mirroring right-handed writers, turn his or her hand upsidedown in order to put the writing implement in the same position as right-handed writers.

Left-hander

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A person who is left-handed.

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