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.