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

Sometimes what you need most are just headphones that will stay put, no matter what, because you’re jogging, or you’re walking a squirrel-chasing doggo, or it’s just really, really windy.

From Slate • Dec. 2, 2018

"We shall be lying doggo most of the time," was the reply.

From John Dene of Toronto A Comedy of Whitehall by Jenkins, Herbert George

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