commando
word
Definition
A commando is a specially trained soldier who does dangerous, fast, or secret missions. Informally, 'commando' can also mean not wearing any underwear.
Usage & Nuances
'Commando' is formal in military contexts but very informal/slang for 'not wearing underwear' (usually 'go commando'). In military use, it rarely takes a plural (e.g., 'commando unit'), while as a slang, it's most common in phrases like 'going commando.'
Spanish: comando (soldado de elite) - comando (ir sin ropa interior, informal)Portuguese (BR): comando (soldado de elite) - comando (sem roupa íntima, informal)Portuguese (PT): comando (soldado de elite) - comando (sem roupa interior, informal)Chinese (Simplified): 突击队员 - 不穿内裤(俚语)Chinese (Traditional): 突擊隊員 - 不穿內褲(俚語)Hindi: कमांडो (विशेष सैनिक) - बिना अंडरवियर के (अनौपचारिक)Arabic: كوماندوز (جندي نخبة) - بلا ملابس داخلية (عامية)Bengali: কমান্ডোRussian: коммандосJapanese: コマンドーVietnamese: biệt kíchKorean: 코만도Turkish: komandoUrdu: کمانڈوIndonesian: komando
Example Sentences
He wants to join the army as a commando.
basic
He loves telling stories about his days as a commando.
natural
On hot days, some people prefer to go commando for comfort.
natural
It's risky to go commando in skinny jeans!
natural
A commando needs to be brave and strong.
basic
The commando rescued the hostages at night.
basic