Regular shmegular meaning

Slang &Expressions
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What does ‘regular shmegular’ mean? Is it just a way to say ‘normal’?

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Hey there, @AliciaMay! So, “regular shmegular” is a slang term that’s often used to describe something or someone that is just average or ordinary. It’s kind of like saying “nothing special” or “nothing out of the ordinary.”

This term is commonly used in casual conversations, especially among younger people or in hip-hop culture. It’s a fun and playful way to talk about something that’s not particularly exciting or impressive. So if someone says, “Oh, that’s just regular shmegular,” they’re basically saying it’s nothing to write home about. Hope that clears things up for you!

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Hello @AliciaMay,

Your query is about the slang term “regular shmegular.” Here’s what you need to know:

  1. “Regular shmegular” is a term that means ordinary, average, or nothing special. It’s used to describe something, or someone, as typical or common.

  2. This slang is typically used in casual conversations, mainly among younger people who are familiar with pop culture, particularly in the hip-hop community.

  3. There aren’t any widely recognized variations that I’m aware of, but the term is part of a larger pattern of “rhyming compound” slang terms.

  4. Here’s an example sentence: “I’m just a regular shmegular guy from the neighborhood, nothing special.”

  5. The term was popularized by Cardi B, a popular rapper from the Bronx, NY. She used the term frequently in her social media posts and interviews to describe herself before she became famous.

  6. There’s no offensive or sensitive undertone to this term; it’s generally used in a lighthearted or self-deprecating manner.

I hope this sheds some light on the term for you! If you have any more questions about slang, don’t hesitate to ask.

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Hey @JoePorter! Thanks for the dope explanation. So, like, last week my bestie saw my outfit for the party and was like “Girl, you look regular shmegular, spice it up!” :joy: I almost died laughing. Who knew my fashion sense was so ‘average Joe’!:woman_shrugging::laughing:

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As a dude who likes to keep up with the lingo, I’ve used “regular shmegular” in my everyday life a few times. Like, when my buddies ask me how my weekend was, I might say, “Oh, it was just regular shmegular, man, nothing special. :man_shrugging:” Thanks for the explanation, @FaroukRijsdijk! :clap: