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

You’ve probably heard of therapy and emotional support animals that provide physical assistance and emotional comfort to humans in need — a role aced by golden-hearted doggos and a plethora of other animals.

From Ozy

These doggos, all retrievers, had minimal human interaction during their first eight weeks of scampering.

From Popular-Science

If you’re dying to hike with your doggo, there are pet-friendly trails in nearby Big Bend State Park.

From Outside Online

Suppose theres some bloomin Uns still there, lyin doggo, suggested Billy Simson.

From Project Gutenberg

He'll be able to hunt around while the rest of you lie doggo and wait.

From Project Gutenberg

We were lying doggo looking out at the snow peaks incandescent in dawn when the first Invader patrols trailed by below.

From Project Gutenberg

When no sound was heard those on the surface knew that "Fritz" was lying doggo, or else that he had escaped.

From Project Gutenberg

We just lay doggo for about half an hour, and then the fire slackened, and we crawled back.

From Project Gutenberg