Regulation Charlie
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A person who strictly enforces all rules, without exception.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “Regulation Charlie” mean?
A person who strictly enforces all rules, without exception.
Is “Regulation Charlie” formal or informal?
Regulation Charlie is generally slang.