Incognito

/ˌɪnkɒɡˈniːtoʊ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A disguised or assumed identity.

His incognito allowed him to explore the city without being mobbed.

A state of being incognito.

She enjoyed her incognito while visiting the small town, free from the pressures of her fame.

adjective

Having one's identity concealed, especially to avoid notice or attention.

The celebrity traveled incognito to avoid being recognized by fans.

In disguise; using a fictitious identity.

He attended the event incognito, wearing a hat and sunglasses.

adverb

In a manner that conceals one's identity.

She entered the restaurant incognito to see how the staff treated regular customers.

Without revealing one's true identity.

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.

On the down-low

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

Under the radar

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