Meaning of closet case | Babel Free

Definitions

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

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Examples

“Even self-styled liberated gay and straight people sometimes call⟳ outspoken bigots "closet cases".”

“Now this one portrays the drill instructor as an extreme/suicidal if he ever admits it closet case.”

“Closet case at Delta Upsilon is shunted to the basement....”

“Under-expectation on the part of the parent... can range from a complete⟳ refusal by the father to accept⟳ the fact that the child does exist⟳ (a closet case)...”

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