doggo
1. Hidden or in hiding. Often used in the phrase "lie doggo." Primarily heard in UK. I was looking for something else when I finally found my keys lying doggo behind some boxes on the shelf. The cat lies doggo under our bed whenever the grandkids come over. You found an Easter egg? That means it's been lying doggo back there for months, so definitely don't eat that chocolate!
2. slang A dog or puppy. This word is commonly used in memes. What a cute doggo! I love my sister's sweet little doggo. He is welcome at my house anytime! Excuse me, but can I pet your adorable doggo?
lie doggo
To be unseen. I couldn't find that picture because it had been lying doggo behind some boxes.
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lie doggo
Fig. to remain unrecognized (for a long time). This problem has lain doggo since 1967. If you don't find the typos now, they will lie doggo until the next edition.
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lie doggo
remain motionless or quiet. British Lie doggo is of uncertain origin, but probably arose from a dog's habit of lying motionless or apparently asleep but nonetheless alert.
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lie ˈdoggo
(old-fashioned, informal) be very still or hide somewhere so that you will not be found: I lay doggo in the yard while the police searched the house for me.Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017
doggo
(ˈdɔgo) mod. hidden away; quiet and waiting. (see also
lie doggo.)
This error was there, doggo, for nearly thirty years. lie doggo
(ˈlɑɪ ˈdɔgo) in. to remain unrecognized (for a long time). (see also doggo. Old, but Standard English.) If you don’t find the typos now, they will lie doggo until the next edition.
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