Commo

/ˈkɑːmoʊ/ noun

Definition

Military slang short for communications or communication equipment, especially radio systems.

Etymology

From communications, shortened and colloquialized in military contexts. Emerged in mid-20th century military jargon, particularly in radio operations.

Kelly Says

Commo is classic military abbreviation—it's informal enough that it signals you're an insider in military culture, and it gets used so constantly that most soldiers probably forget it's abbreviated from something longer.

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