This week's lingo: "On the reg"
First of all, I am aware that on the reg is similar to the use of typical, however, there are important differences and uses of this particular phrase as opposed to typical which makes it acceptable as the LOTW. On the reg is derived from the phrase "on a regular basis." If on the reg is too much of a mouthful to fit into your daily conversation, the abbreviation, "OTR" is a perfectly acceptable alternative.
Example: You have given up sweets for Lent, because, quite frankly, you eat them way too much. You are in the dining hall with a friend for a late afternoon snack. While you are walking around aimlessly, your friend asks you why you haven't gotten anything to eat yet. Upset, not because of lent, but because your body is craving sugar, you respond, "I don't know what to eat because I eat afternoon cake on the reg."
Example: You are discussing what you have been up to lately with a good friend. She is complaining about how much homework and other extra curriculars she has and how stressed she is. She asks you what you have been up to. You tell her that in the past two weeks you have watched three and a half seasons of Grey's Anatomy on Netflix. Shocked, she asks you how that is even possible as a busy college student. You shrug and respond, "I just watch it on the reg."
Why these work: On the reg implies that this is a daily habit, something as constant as breathing and living. In the cake example, you are walking around like a zombie because you are on sweets withdrawals. While you could say, "I typically eat cake, etc, etc," this phrase establishes the importance of cake, or whatever else you may be referring to, as a part of your daily routine. Furthermore, the Grey's Anatomy example also signifies this phrase's use as an indication of something being a part of your daily routine: you go to class and watch TV, simple.
Example: You make a new friend. After spending time together in a unique setting, you contact her to let her know how much you enjoyed getting to know her. Perhaps you write on her Facebook wall, or maybe you text her. Regardless of your method of contact, you say, "Hey so-and-so, I had so much fun with you, I expect us to hang out on the reg."
Why it works: Including on the reg in this statement further highlights that you enjoyed spending time with her. If you didn't, you wouldn't want to spend so much time with her, right? When used to refer to your hopes and dreams for the future, this is a very useful phrase because it adds a sense of seriousness and commitment to the situation to which you are referring.
