Meaning & Definition of word "Incognito"

Incognito

/ˌɪnkɒɡˈniːtoʊ/

1. A disguised or assumed identity.
- Example: His incognito allowed him to explore the city without being mobbed.
2. A state of being incognito.
- Example: She enjoyed her incognito while visiting the small town, free from the pressures of her fame.

1. Having one's identity concealed, especially to avoid notice or attention.
- Example: The celebrity traveled incognito to avoid being recognized by fans.
2. In disguise; using a fictitious identity.
- Example: He attended the event incognito, wearing a hat and sunglasses.

1. In a manner that conceals one's identity.
- Example: She entered the restaurant incognito to see how the staff treated regular customers.
2. Without revealing one's true identity.
- Example: They traveled incognito across the country, using false names for their bookings.

Latin 'incognito', meaning 'unknown' or 'unrecognized'.

travel incognito:

To travel without revealing one's identity.

go incognito:

To adopt a false identity or disguise for the purpose of privacy.

incognito mode:

A feature in web browsers that allows for private browsing.

cloak:

To hide or conceal.

disguise:

To alter one's appearance to avoid recognition.

alias:

A name that someone uses instead of their real name.

Meaning: On the down-low

Example Sentence: He was dating her on the down-low, keeping it incognito.

Meaning: Under the radar

Example Sentence: She likes to keep her social life incognito, always staying under the radar.