Lie Doggo

B1 16+

Pronunciation: /laɪ ˈdɒɡoʊ/

Definitions of lie doggo

noun a word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

Example Sentences

A1 My doggo likes to lie doggo in the sun.

A2 I told my friend to lie doggo and wait for me at the park.

B1 The spy had to lie doggo in order to gather information unnoticed.

B2 The detective instructed the undercover agent to lie doggo until further instructions.

C1 The politician had to lie doggo about his involvement in the scandal to protect his reputation.

C2 The master spy knew how to lie doggo and gather intelligence without being detected.

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

Example Sentences

A1 The cat likes to lie doggo in the sun.

A2 When the squirrel sensed danger, it decided to lie doggo in the tree.

B1 The spy had to lie doggo in order to gather information without being noticed.

B2 The detective instructed the undercover agent to lie doggo until further instructions were given.

C1 The soldiers were trained to lie doggo in the trenches until the enemy passed by.

C2 During the stakeout, the police officers had to lie doggo for hours without moving.

adjective a word naming an attribute of a noun, such as sweet, red, or technical

Example Sentences

A1 The lie doggo puppy stayed still while its owner took a photo.

A2 The cat decided to lie doggo under the table and wait for the mouse to come out.

B1 The spy had to lie doggo in the bushes until the coast was clear.

B2 The detective instructed his team to lie doggo and observe the suspect's movements.

C1 The sniper had to lie doggo for hours, waiting for the perfect shot.

C2 The special forces team was trained to lie doggo in enemy territory without being detected.

adverb a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb

Example Sentences

A1 The cat lie doggo in the sun.

A2 The students lie doggo on the grass during their break.

B1 The spy had to lie doggo in order to avoid detection.

B2 The hikers decided to lie doggo until the storm passed.

C1 The detective instructed his team to lie doggo and wait for further instructions.

C2 The soldiers were trained to lie doggo and remain undetected in enemy territory.

interjection a word that expresses a strong emotion or feeling

Example Sentences

A1 Lie doggo! The cat is hiding under the bed.

A2 Lie doggo! Don't let the teacher catch you cheating.

B1 Lie doggo! We need to stay quiet so we don't get caught.

B2 Lie doggo! The police are patrolling the area, so we need to be careful.

C1 Lie doggo! The enemy is approaching, we must remain hidden.

C2 Lie doggo! It's crucial that we stay out of sight until the coast is clear.

Examples of lie doggo in a Sentence

formal The dog was instructed to lie doggo until its owner returned.

informal I told my dog to lie doggo while I ran inside to grab something.

slang I saw a stray dog lying doggo near the park.

figurative The criminal decided to lie doggo and wait for the perfect time to strike.

Grammatical Forms of lie doggo

past tense

lied

plural

lie doggos

comparative

more lie doggo

superlative

most lie doggo

present tense

lie doggos

future tense

will lie doggo

perfect tense

have lied doggo

continuous tense

lying doggo

singular

lie doggo

positive degree

lie doggo

infinitive

to lie doggo

gerund

lying doggo

participle

lied doggo

Origin and Evolution of lie doggo

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Scottish and Northern English
Story behind the word: The phrase 'lie doggo' originated in Scotland and Northern England.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone laying low or keeping quiet, the phrase has evolved to also mean to remain hidden or unnoticed.