adjective
incognito
ihn-kog-NEE-toh
adjective
1
Having one's identity disguised or concealed.
"The actor tried to travel incognito, wearing a cap and sunglasses."
adverb
1
Without revealing who you are.
"She checked into the hotel incognito, using a fake name."
How to Use Incognito
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishIn disguise, or hiding your real identity.
Common pairings
travel incognito
go incognito
incognito mode
Word Forms
incognitos plural
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Etymology
Borrowed from Italian incognito, from Latin incognitus, "unknown," from in- ("not") + cognitus ("known").