General
bly
What does bly mean?
A chance, opportunity or lucky break; 'gi mi a bly' = give me a chance/let it slide.
"Officer, jus' gi mi a bly dis time."
Origin
Jamaican Patois; possibly from cricket 'bye' or English 'by'.
Frequently asked questions
What does bly mean in Jamaican Patois?
A bly is a chance, break or lucky opportunity. 'Gi mi a bly' means 'give me a chance' or 'let it slide'.
Where does the word bly come from?
It's a Jamaican Patois term, possibly derived from the cricket term 'bye' or the English word 'by'.
How do you use bly in a sentence?
Say 'Jus' gi mi a bly dis time' to mean 'Just give me a break this time.'
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