East Coast US
Coffee regular
Used when ordering coffee with cream and sugar at cafes or diners.
Literal Meaning
A type of coffee, typically with added ingredients such as sugar and milk or cream
Actual Meaning
Coffee with cream and sugar (not black)
Examples in Context

'Lemme get a coffee regular.' (Translation: Coffee with milk and sugar)

Helpful Tips
  • 1NYC ordering term
  • 2Not black coffee
  • 3Standard order
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