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Short for the word mandatory. Something that goes without saying. See also, standard.
dude: You goin on that road-trip with us?

other dude: true

dude: Ok bring some brew

other dude: Mando
by logdropper September 27, 2006
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n. The birth name of somebody who has changed their name. Most commonly attributed to trans people, but can be attributed to any person who has changed their name. (sometimes written as two words: dead name)

v. 1. To call somebody by their deadname.
v. 2. To out somebody's deadname to the public.
Don't call her by her deadname. She hasn't gone by that name in years.
by Canola Yogurt September 16, 2014
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Delicious. Been known to be combined to make "Mandolicious". Total awesomeness and envy of all who look upon him. Can also be interpreted as being a dick. A player who knows how to roll and keep his women in check.
Man, that guy is Mando...amazing.
by Ryan Wickerstaff April 25, 2009
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{noun} (1) A Mandarin (Chinese language) speaker.

(2) The Mandarin language
Hmm, I think that guy's speaking Mando. Yeah I just heard him say "shi", he must be a Mando.
by Hoody88 October 03, 2007
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To be an idol or head figure towards a group of people on an internet society (gaming, websites, social networks, skype calls).
"Man you be the mando of that website."

"You can just call me the mando of the party"

"Don't try and act like your a mando because your not."
by Fuzzers January 21, 2012
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{adjective} Short for Mandarin (Chinese language). Often used to describe entertainment in Mandarin. i.e.: mandopop, mando movies, mando songs, mando actors, etc..

Often used in contrast with the term canto
Hey, are there any mando movies on your hard drive, or are they all in Cantonese?
by Hoody88 October 03, 2007
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Short for "mandolin."

Often used by people "in the know" about roots music, traditional music, folk music, acoustic music, bluegrass etc.
Bill Monroe was quite the mando player.
by Blind Billy McGee March 29, 2009
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