regular

Definition

  • noun: someone who goes somewhere very often
  • noun: one who is regular
  • adjective: happening over and over again at the same time or in the same way
  • adjective: belonging to a religious order
  • usually plural

Examples

  • The buses run from 4 a.m. to midnight 'at regular intervals'. [=there is the same amount of time between buses]

  • It's nothing special, just a 'regular' [='basic'] stereo. = It's just a 'regular old' stereo.

  • He is one of the store's 'regular customers'. [=customers who shop at the store frequently]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - I just saw him. He had blood on his hands. He's lost his fucking mind. I don't know what we're doing here, boys. He's not including his regular guys. But I'll tell you something. Sooner or later he's gonna find out who I am and he's gonna fucking kill me. - I know it. He's gonna fucking kill me! (..)
    2006 The Departed
  • (..) ...through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen. So what do I do? There's money behind this operation. You won't be paid as a regular cop... ...but there's a bonus involved. Tax-free. We can't conceal that you were a trainee. You'll be convicted of a crime. We're thinking a guilty plea (..)
    2006 The Departed