noun
regs
noun
1
Informal short form of "regulations," the official rules governing a system, organization, or activity.
"Make sure the new hires read the safety regs before their first shift."
"The building failed to meet fire regs and was shut down."
2
Slang for low-grade or average-quality marijuana, as opposed to premium strains.
"He said the dispensary's regs were fine for the price but nothing special."
How to Use Regs
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCasual shorthand — either "the rules" in a workplace sense, or "average-quality weed" in slang.
When to use it
Very informal in both senses; use "regulations" in formal writing.
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Etymology
A clipped form of "regular(s)" or "regulations," shortened the way casual speech trims longer words.