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What does this mean? I am going commando.

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engnety  +  62426 Mon, 20 Dec 04 03:36 AM
Sir/Miss,
I saw a line in a film—"I am going commando". I don't understand the exact meaning. Could you be kind to help me explain?
Thanks a lot.
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fluffyzzz  suggested by adhamdodi  +  62457 Mon, 20 Dec 04 07:52 AM
Greetings friend,
The phrase "going commando" is used to say that someone is not wearing underwear (boxers, briefs, or otherwise). It is usually used in reference to men. Hope this helps.
-Your friend
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^ the opinion of an american college freshmen
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nona the brit  +  62458 Mon, 20 Dec 04 07:54 AM
It is also used of women.

If anyone knows where this saying comes from I would love to know. I have already tried to find out but been unable to .
nona the brit
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The name says it all.
engnety, 4 yr 340 days ago
Thank you very much for your timely help.
mashood umar, 4 yr 337 days ago
maybe it,s from Maldives. in maldives there is an Island called comandoo.
MrPedantic  +  63089 Thu, 23 Dec 04 03:05 PM
On the face of it, I can't see any advantage in performing military manoeuvres while under-undergarbed.

I'd have thought it would be better for all equipment to be securely fastened.

We could do with a little advice from the Pentagon on this one.

MrP
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Anonymous, 3 yr 311 days ago

 The term originated with American soldiers who preferred not to wear underwear in field conditions because of its tendency to retain sweat, and the additional laundry burden. The terms are analagous to the Scottish military term "regimental" referring to wearing no underwear under the kilt.

pieanne  +  185415 Wed, 18 Jan 06 05:47 PM

Now, that's interesting! Thank you, Anon!  Smile [:)]  (I mean really)
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I'm glad to help, but I'm not a native! And please excuse my typos...
Anonymous, 1 yr 271 days ago

Brilliant! thanks so much!

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