noun

regs

Regs (noun) means informal short form of "regulations," the official rules governing a system, organization, or activity. Example: “Make sure the new hires read the safety regs before their first shift.”

noun

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."

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 notes

In 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.

Rhymes for regs

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Frequently asked questions

What does “regs” mean?

The word “regs” means informal short form of "regulations," the official rules governing a system, organization, or activity. In plain terms, casual shorthand — either "the rules" in a workplace sense, or "average-quality weed" in slang.

How do you use “regs” in a sentence?

Here is “regs” used in a sentence: “Make sure the new hires read the safety regs before their first shift.”

What part of speech is “regs”?

“Regs” is a noun.

How many meanings does “regs” have?

“Regs” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: informal short form of "regulations," the official rules governing a system, organization, or activity.