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doggo

American

[daw-goh, dog-oh] / ˈdɔ goʊ, ˈdɒg oʊ /

adverb

Informal. in concealment; out of sight.

idioms

lie doggo, to keep out of sight; hide.

Lie doggo until the excitement blows over.

doggo British

/ ˈdɒɡəʊ /

adverb

informal in hiding and keeping quiet (esp in the phrase lie doggo )

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Etymology

Origin of doggo

1890–95; apparently dog + -o

Example Sentences

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The timely warning allowed me and doggo to give Rocky Raccoon a wide berth, which was probably a good thing for all three of us.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 17, 2023

Anyone who has dealt with an excited doggo can predict what happened next.

From Salon • Aug. 28, 2023

If nothing else, Morrill hopes the work will unlock fresh insights into doggo personality.

From Science Magazine • Apr. 27, 2022

We worked with trainers, and the aggression subsided, but doggo still doesn’t love my boyfriend.

From Slate • Nov. 27, 2018

My dear Charles,—I am afraid you'll be worrying about me again, wondering why I'm lying doggo, what mischief I'm up to, or whether anything has happened to me.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, March 22, 1916 by Seaman, Owen, Sir

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