What does this phrase mean?

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I've heard this phrase before but never bothered to find out what it meant. Today I heard it again while listening to Bill O'Reily's audio book "A Bold Fresh Piece Of Humanity" (not much of a reader so audio books are coming in handy for these days). Does anyone know what the following phrase means?

"Your mother wears combat boots!"

Thanks in advance.

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Reply #1 from Stardock Forums Top

It's derogatory to ones mother, meaning she is rough or man-like.

Reply #2 from Stardock Forums Top

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Also, it is often untrue, and said to egg-on or pi** off a person, usually male, that may hold their mother in high regard, as is usually the case with children and some adults.

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Reply #3 from Stardock Forums Top

I figured as much but wanted to be sure. One of those things I was ignorant to that I wanted to make sure I understood correctly. Thought it may have been something a bit more insulting like calling her a whore or something.

Reply #4 from Stardock Forums Top

Thought it may have been something a bit more insulting like calling her a whore or something.
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Well I guess it could be taken as badly depending on the sensibilities of the recipient. Unfortunately many kids these days wouldn't have a problem using the example you gave above or worse.