1. (Slang) Sex, or behaving in a way that leads to sex.
2. To behave or conduct oneself appropriately for a situation.
1. "I wanted that act right in the Windy City that night" - 'Solo' by Frank Ocean
2. "No television tonight, since you can't act right at the supermarket!" - Dad punishing his misbehaving kid
When you're not acting right as an individual.
Person 1: Bro, I was acting left af last night.
Person 2: Why?
Person 1: Bc I wasn't right.
begin to behave in a better way, especially by giving up alcohol, drugs, or illegal activities.
"the casino industry is bent on cleaning up its act"