English Explanatory Dictionary

closet case

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A person who conceals or denies their sexuality or gender identity.
  2. A person who is shunned, ignored, or considered to be an embarrassment.

Pronunciation

En-au-closet case.ogg

Word forms

closet case closet cases

Etymology

From closet + case. First use appears c. 1946 in the Washington Post.

Synonyms

closet closet queen
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