alone, by oneself, without a companion
Nem okoskodni akarok, csak úgy hozzászólni, mint valaki, akit fogorvos már semmivel sem tud megijeszteni: a Dolgit vagy a Cataflam Dolo ilyenkor jó barát, nagyon gáz szituban én a Cataflam cseppet istenítem. Kitartás! 😬
The Dolo acts as a natural boundary between the provinces of [Reggio Emilia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Province_of_Reggio_Emilia "Province of Reggio Emilia") and [Modena](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Province_of_…
alone, by oneself, without a companion
"dolo" means alone, by oneself, without a companion. It is one of many casual words teens pick up from friends, social media, music or sport, and on its own it carries no particular warning. If you hear your teen use it, it is fair to ask what they mean by it in their friend group, since meanings drift quickly. Asking out of curiosity rather than alarm tends to keep the conversation open and useful.
"dolo" means alone, by oneself, without a companion. It is one of many casual words teens pick up from friends, social media, music or sport, and on its own it carries no particular warning. If you hear your teen use it, it is fair to ask what they mean by it in their friend group, since meanings drift quickly. Asking out of curiosity rather than alarm tends to keep the conversation open and useful.
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When you're doing something alone but you're not ready to fully own it — the slightly sheepish, no-big-deal version of going dolo. Low key dolo is the move you make when you went to the concert alone but you're telling people like 'oh I was just low key dolo, nbd.' It softens the solo status with plausible deniability, signaling you're chill about it while subtly hedging. Somewhere between full dolo confidence and not wanting to explain yourself to people who might make it weird.
Dolo mode is the intentional state of doing everything by yourself — no squad, no +1, no group chat coordination needed. You're not lonely; you're operating on solo settings. Whether it's going out to eat alone, traveling without a crew, or just moving through a day completely on your own terms without checking in with anyone, dolo mode is the deliberate choice to be your own company. People who activate dolo mode usually find it clarifying — no compromises, no group dynamics, just you and your agenda. It's the opposite of FOMO; it's the peace of perfect solo alignment.
The unmistakable vibe someone gives off when they're fully comfortable doing things alone — no entourage needed, no explanation owed. Dolo energy isn't sad or lonely; it's the quiet confidence of someone who shows up to the party solo, orders their own food, catches the movie by themselves, and genuinely does not care what anyone thinks about it. It radiates self-sufficiency and independence without making it a whole personality. Someone clocking your dolo energy is recognizing that you move on your own terms.
"dolo" is informal English meaning alone, by oneself, without a companion. It is used widely across English varieties. A more formal or neutral equivalent would be something like "alone" expressed in standard vocabulary. A common mistake is to assume "dolo" can replace its standard equivalent in every register; keep it for spoken or casual situations and use the formal form in writing. If you are a B2 or C1 learner, it is useful to recognise this word when you hear or read it, but think carefully about whether the situation really calls for it before using it yourself.
“The Dolo acts as a natural boundary between the provinces of [Reggio Emilia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Province_of_Reggio_Emilia "Province of Reggio Emilia") and [Modena](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Province_of_Modena "Province of Modena").”
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(AAVE, New York, hip-hop, _, slang) alone, by oneself, without a companion.
“Nem okoskodni akarok, csak úgy hozzászólni, mint valaki, akit fogorvos már semmivel sem tud megijeszteni: a Dolgit vagy a Cataflam Dolo ilyenkor jó barát, nagyon gáz szituban én a Cataflam cseppet istenítem. Kitartás! 😬”
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