incognito
Say it: in-kog-NEE-toh /ˌɪnkɒɡˈniːtəʊ/ · adverb
What “incognito” means
Hiding who you really are.
More precisely: With your true identity hidden or concealed.
Example: “The singer travelled incognito in a cap and sunglasses.”
When to use it
Use it when someone conceals their identity to avoid recognition. It suits ordinary conversation and can sound playful or mysterious.
Similar words
anonymously, in disguise, undercover
Where it comes from
Italian, 'unknown', from Latin incognitus.
Quick check
A well-known actor wears a wig and plain clothes so nobody recognises her at the café. She is travelling…
incognito or undercover?
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