Rando

What is rando short for?

Random

Rando (pronounced "ran-doh") is an abbreviation that describes anything random, such as an occurrence, object, or person. The term has been used since at least the early 2000s.

People often use "rando" to describe someone they do not know who unexpectedly joins a conversation, shows up in a social setting, or interacts with them online. You will likely see it in texts, social media posts, and online discussions, and depending on the context, it can be playful, dismissive, or mildly insulting.

Example

did you see that comment on my post?
yeah, who was that rando?
Rando moments on 30 Rock
Rando moments on 30 Rock

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Updated October 15, 2026

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