mando
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Clipping of mandatory.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I've been steaming a lot a veggies and I can get that down without any problem. It's a very good thing I am on Aciphex now as I think my stomach would have imploded by now. With me, I -HAVE- to get back in shape. It's mando becuase^([sic]) the Navy says so. Chuckle.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “mando” mean?
Clipping of mandatory.
Is “mando” formal or informal?
mando is generally slang.