Meaning

(informal) Ambidextrous..

Definitions by Sense

1. (informal) Ambidextrous.
2. (informal) An ambidextrous person.

Example Sentences

I later began relearning everthing the real "right way," which is to say the left-handed way. I became truly "ambi" in most things I do.

Of course, there's the prejudice toward lefties. (i.e. "sinister") Those who are ambi or semi-ambi are just thought of as strange. In my case, it rather nicely fits my personality to be semi-ambi, as I also have other odd talents and display inginuity and intrepidness.

And the rest of many of you, are ambi! I always thought *that* was way too cool.

This with the sickle illustrates the frustration of lefties, but also ambis when their right hand gets tired and want to switch over.

I am a righty, but have noticed I am becoming more of an ambi each day.

(Let's count James A. Garfield as a lefty, although some say he was ambidextrous and others say he was a lefty; many ambis are lefties who learn to do some tasks with their right hands.)

Word Forms

• more ambi
• most ambi
• ambis

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When Should You Use Ambi?

Use ambi when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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