lie doggo
(intransitive, slang) To lie quiet and still in order to avoid detection; also (by extension), to stay hidden by being discreet and not drawing attention; to keep a low profile, to lie low.
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#1·Apr 27, 2026
(intransitive, slang) To lie quiet and still in order to avoid detection; also (by extension), to stay hidden by being discreet and not drawing attention; to keep a low profile, to lie low.
Origin: From lie + doggo, referring to the tendency of dogs to lie quietly and sleep lightly. Doggo is probably from. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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