Define Closeted Meaning

Closeted
to be a gay, lesbian, bi or queer person who hides their true sexual orientation from the public and those around them. often for fear of persecution, rejection, others' reactions, but not always for negative reasons. some would just as soon not come out or see no reason to.

jerry's gay, but he stays closeted to avoid losing his teaching job.
By Augusta
Closeted
A repressed homosexual or bi-sexual who may or may not 'come out of the closet' and disclose their sexuality. They may be 'outed' against their will.

Also refers to a homosexual or bi-sexual who is experiencing self denial.


"he is so closeted that he thinks he is in Narnia"
By Rozella
Closeted

I'm not cloested.
By Charmaine
In The Closet
a term used to describe a homosexual person who has not told anyone of his/her sexual orientation

By Josi
Closet
(adj) Describing an aspect that one keeps rather private or completely secret, usually due to fear of social rejection. Commonly used in reference to homosexuality, but not exclusively.

"Yep, my brother has his guilty pleasures when it comes to music. He's closet hair metal fan, believe it or not."
By Emmalynne
Closet
The place where gay people hide their true selves.

I would like to exit the closet, but there is a Bible wedged too tight under the door. Help.
By Hannis
In The Closet
A person that is secretly gay.

Your so far in the closet that your opening presents.
By Eba
In The Closet
Someone who has a different orientation or gender identity than typical and has not yet shared with the rest of the world

Jack was in the closet about being bisexual.
By Bell
In The Closet

The girl was in the closet about her love for gaming.
He was in the closet before he told us he was gay.
By Devon
In The Closet
in hiding ;Haven't yet shared with the rest of the world ; in secret

you guys are in the closet ... You're vey secretive
By Olva