Incognito
adjective or adverb
With one's identity hidden or not revealed.
He traveled incognito in a foreign country.
Often appears as...
- travel incognito
- going incognito
noun
A person who is incognito.
Her famous status meant she had to live as an incognito in normal life.
Often appears as...
- live as an incognito
- be an incognito
adjective
Used to describe a version or a feature of a web browser that allows a person to visit Internet sites without leaving a record on the computer.
You can browse incognito by selecting 'New Incognito Window' from the File menu.
Often appears as...
- incognito browsing
- incognito mode
Usage tips
Technical
adjective or adverb
With one's identity hidden or not revealed.
He traveled incognito in a foreign country.
Often appears as...
- travel incognito
- going incognito
noun
A person who is incognito.
Her famous status meant she had to live as an incognito in normal life.
Often appears as...
- live as an incognito
- be an incognito
adjective
Used to describe a version or a feature of a web browser that allows a person to visit Internet sites without leaving a record on the computer.
You can browse incognito by selecting 'New Incognito Window' from the File menu.
Often appears as...
- incognito browsing
- incognito mode
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Mystery Aura
Incognito often implies a sense of mystery or intrigue about the hidden identity.
The incognito artist’s work sold for millions.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoid Recognition
Use 'incognito' when someone wants to avoid being recognized, often to observe things unnoticed.
The celebrity walked incognito at the mall.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporary State
'Incognito' usually describes a temporary condition, not a permanent way of life.
The spy went incognito for the duration of the mission.
Pro Tip 1/3Mystery Aura
Incognito often implies a sense of mystery or intrigue about the hidden identity.
The incognito artist’s work sold for millions.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoid Recognition
Use 'incognito' when someone wants to avoid being recognized, often to observe things unnoticed.
The celebrity walked incognito at the mall.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporary State
'Incognito' usually describes a temporary condition, not a permanent way of life.
The spy went incognito for the duration of the mission.
Pro Tip 1/3Mystery Aura
Incognito often implies a sense of mystery or intrigue about the hidden identity.
The incognito artist’s work sold for millions.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoid Recognition
Use 'incognito' when someone wants to avoid being recognized, often to observe things unnoticed.
The celebrity walked incognito at the mall.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporary State
'Incognito' usually describes a temporary condition, not a permanent way of life.
The spy went incognito for the duration of the mission.
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Video examples
3 sneaky tactics that...
back away from the website, back away from the car and sleep on it. That can help you decide whether or not you really need whatever it is that you were planning on buying. Leave the site for at least an entire day and see if you're still itching for the item. This approach works best if you use an incognito browser
Video examples
Episode 6: Practice...
I do most of my training at nighttime I think it helps you focus on the dog since everything else is blacked out all you have is the dogs and the beam of your headlight illuminating each one it helps me focus on each individual dog also it's kind of incognito training we
Video examples
3 sneaky tactics that...
back away from the website, back away from the car and sleep on it. That can help you decide whether or not you really need whatever it is that you were planning on buying. Leave the site for at least an entire day and see if you're still itching for the item. This approach works best if you use an incognito browser
Video examples
Episode 6: Practice...
I do most of my training at nighttime I think it helps you focus on the dog since everything else is blacked out all you have is the dogs and the beam of your headlight illuminating each one it helps me focus on each individual dog also it's kind of incognito training we
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Quote examples
Edwin Moses
American Athlete
I used to be seriously incognito - without wanting to be. The effect of the magazines, television, billboards - they've changed my whole life in terms of having to deal with being a, quote, star.
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Ralph Hasenhuttl
Austrian Coach
It's better to be incognito because otherwise everyone is talking to you because they know you - and you can't concentrate on the training because everyone is talking to you.
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Tyra Banks
American Model
I went to school for me - I didn't do it to make any sort of statement. So the very first year I was in school, I wasn't there under my own name. It was very incognito.
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David Draiman
American Musician
It used to be that, whenever I walked around without my old piercings, that I was very rarely recognized - it wasn't a common thing; I could be somewhat incognito.
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Phoebe Philo
British Designer
I have an innate fear of fame. I've never thought being famous looked like such a good place to be. I love being incognito.
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Jenny Ryan
English Celebrity
It isn't too bad for me as when I don't have a beehive, I can go incognito in my scruffs.
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Sandi Toksvig
British Writer
I've always liked being able to go around incognito in Copenhagen.
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Priyanka Chopra
Indian Actress
I can never be incognito... but I love it!
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Mena Massoud
Egyptian Actor
I'm pretty good at going incognito.
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Nelson DeMille
American Author
There is no terra incognito left.
Quote examples
Edwin Moses
American Athlete
I used to be seriously incognito - without wanting to be. The effect of the magazines, television, billboards - they've changed my whole life in terms of having to deal with being a, quote, star.
Quote examples
Ralph Hasenhuttl
Austrian Coach
It's better to be incognito because otherwise everyone is talking to you because they know you - and you can't concentrate on the training because everyone is talking to you.
Quote examples
Tyra Banks
American Model
I went to school for me - I didn't do it to make any sort of statement. So the very first year I was in school, I wasn't there under my own name. It was very incognito.
Quote examples
David Draiman
American Musician
It used to be that, whenever I walked around without my old piercings, that I was very rarely recognized - it wasn't a common thing; I could be somewhat incognito.
Quote examples
Phoebe Philo
British Designer
I have an innate fear of fame. I've never thought being famous looked like such a good place to be. I love being incognito.
Quote examples
Jenny Ryan
English Celebrity
It isn't too bad for me as when I don't have a beehive, I can go incognito in my scruffs.
Quote examples
Sandi Toksvig
British Writer
I've always liked being able to go around incognito in Copenhagen.
Quote examples
Priyanka Chopra
Indian Actress
I can never be incognito... but I love it!
Quote examples
Mena Massoud
Egyptian Actor
I'm pretty good at going incognito.
Quote examples
Nelson DeMille
American Author
There is no terra incognito left.
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