by left adjective 1prepositional phrase 1forms 2 adjective1 •(Singapore, slang) Done without abiding by proper rules and procedures, as it may be more convenient to ignore them entirely, bend the rules or use a workaround. prepositional phrase1 •(Singapore, slang) Used to refute a previous statement of by right by demonstrating that something is, in practice, done in an unofficial manner, without much regard for proper procedures and protocols.By right, we’re supposed to lock the room every night. By left, we only do it every Friday since no-one bothers to check. formsmore by left · most by left