Going commando

Going commando (or to go commando) is the phenomenon of not wearing underwear under one's outergarments in public. In American slang, this phenomenon is also referred to as Freeballing (in the case of males not wearing underwear) and Freebuffing (in the case of females). A 2004 study of 7,000 people by the New York-based clothier Freshpair revealed that 9 percent of men and 7 percent of women go commando on a day-to-day basis, with an even higher percentage doing so on a semi-regular basis.

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Going commando - Underwear - American - Slang - 2004 - Men - Women

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In British English, the use of commando as a verb is a relatively recent phenomenon but increasingly common. The phrase and phenomenon is often used in a declaratory way (particularly by young women) to covertly create a frisson of sexual excitement or amusement amongst friends, sexual partners, etc. Modern British social mores generally recognise "going commando" as a "playful" behaviour (akin to a mild form of exhibitionism), and one that does not necessarily demonstrate an overtly sexual intent. However, it has to be recognised that in many cases there is a recognisable sexual element to the behaviour.

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British English - Exhibitionism

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