Phrase guide

go commando

verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To not wear underwear (chiefly underpants) under one's outer clothing.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, intransitive

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2

verb

Meaning 2

To forgo standard protections.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: broadly

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3

verb

Meaning 3

To forgo something usually considered standard equipment.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: rare

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History

Etymology

Cited since 1974, as university slang; explanations as to original meanings differ.

Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 真空 (zhēnkōng) — go without underwear
  • Czech: chodit naostro — go without underwear
  • Japanese: ノーパン (nōpan) — go without underwear
  • Norwegian Bokmål: gå kommando — go without underwear
  • Swedish: köra kommando — go without underwear
  • Swedish: gå kommando — go without underwear