glass closet

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The state of being widely known as having a certain sexual orientation or gender identity without coming out and confirming it.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-glass closet.wav

Word forms

glass closet

Etymology

An extension of the metaphor in the closet, referring to the inhabitant's sexuality as visible but still enclosed.

Related words

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