doggo

[ daw-goh, dog-oh ]

adverb

1. Informal. in concealment; out of sight.

doggo

/ ˈdɒɡəʊ /

adverb

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of doggo¹

1890–95; apparently dog + -o

Word History and Origins

Origin of doggo¹

C19: probably from dog

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. lie doggo, British Slang. to keep out of sight; hide:

   Lie doggo until the excitement blows over.

Example Sentences

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

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

From Salon

Pop doggo in the sidecar of your motorcycle and head for a deep woods hike, where she can leap through sand, mud and brush without damaging her eyes.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Science Magazine

They do things like: sort themselves into Harry Potter houses aged 34, say the word “doggo” a lot, and complain about “adulting”.

From The Guardian