- closet queen
- noun Date: 1967 often disparaging one who secretly engages in homosexual activities while leading an ostensibly heterosexual life
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closet queen
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closet queen — noun a negative term for a homosexual man who chooses not to reveal his sexual orientation • Hypernyms: ↑gay man, ↑shirtlifter * * * noun : one who secretly engages in homosexual activities while leading an ostensibly heterosexual life often used … Useful english dictionary
closet queen — n a homosexual who conceals his or her homosexuality; the second version of the phrase refers only to men. Originally part of underground gay terminology, this phrase became well known in the early 1970s when many previously secretive homosexuals … Contemporary slang
closet queen — clos′et queen n. usage: This term is a slur and should be avoided. It is used with disparaging intent and is perceived as insulting. sl.: disp. and off. off cvb sts (a contemptuous term used to refer to a homosexual male who denies or hides his… … From formal English to slang
closet queen — Slang (disparaging). a homosexual male who denies his homosexuality to himself or keeps it hidden from others. [1965 70] * * * … Universalium
closet — 1. a lavatory Literally, a small or private room. The word usually comes with the descriptive prefixes earth or water, whence the initials EC and WC, and the charming French noun le water. 2. concealing in public your homosexuality… … How not to say what you mean: A dictionary of euphemisms
closet — /ˈklɒzət / (say klozuht) noun 1. a small room, enclosed recess, or cabinet for clothing, food, utensils, etc. 2. a small private room, especially one for prayer, thought, etc. 3. a water closet; toilet. –adjective 4. secret: a closet drinker; a… …
Closet — adj secret: a closet drinker ; a closet queen … Dictionary of Australian slang
closet — Australian Slang adj secret: a closet drinker ; a closet queen … English dialects glossary
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