incognito — with one's true identity concealed
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: with one's true identity concealed
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪnkɑɡˈnitoʊ/
Korean meaning: 신분을 숨기고, 익명으로
Korean pronunciation: 인**코그**니토
Example Sentences
- The famous chef went incognito to his own restaurant to check the service quality.
- She browsed the internet incognito to avoid targeted advertisements.
- The undercover journalist remained incognito for months to investigate the scandal.
incognito
ADVERB//ˌɪnkɑɡˈnitoʊ//
with one's true identity concealed
A celebrity checks into a hotel incognito wearing disguise
Eating burrito incognito, but the mosquito knows!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Italian 'incognito', derived from Latin 'incognitus' meaning 'unknown' or 'not known'. The word combines the Latin prefix 'in-' (not) with 'cognitus' (known, from 'cognoscere' meaning 'to know').
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📝Examples
“The famous chef went incognito to his own restaurant to check the service quality.”
“She browsed the internet incognito to avoid targeted advertisements.”
“The undercover journalist remained incognito for months to investigate the scandal.”
“Even incognito, the pop star was recognized by her distinctive laugh at the coffee shop.”
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