A term coined by user “mr. floof” on a YouTube comment, being under the table is when someone is out of the closet, but has to act straight in public when with their same sex partner. It’s usually due to being afraid that homophobic people might try to mess with them or be rude.
Girlfriend 1: “Babe, why won’t you hold my hand?”
Girlfriend 2: “Shh, I’m under the table right now! I think I just spotted a homophobe giving us a weird look.”
by 🍓 s t r a w b e r r y 🍓 January 28, 2021
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The opposite of being In the Closet.

An individual who has identified themselves as homosexual in an effort to fit in, but is actually heterosexual.

A member of the non-heterosexual community who has secretly been engaging in heterosexual activities, while denying bisexual or heterosexual preferences.
Steve to Eric - "I totally saw Paul making out with that girl from the bar, but he keeps denying it. Ugh, he's so Under the Table".
by floppitywop April 9, 2021
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A person who is most obviously gay but has not come out of the closet. Hiding in plain sight or Under the table.
John: Look at Lance staring at Gorge. He is so gay.
Paul: I know right, I mean he is obviously Under the table.
by Znight March 30, 2012
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This phrase means exactly the same as a fly on the wall -- that is, somebody who covertly watches or listens in on something that is not intended for them to see or hear.
From the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode, "Lower Decks":

"How would you like to be a spider under that table?"
"What?"
"A spider under the table."
"Is that like a fly on the wall?"
"I guess so."
by Telephony August 29, 2014
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when you are jacking off in class and you want to hide your dick from the cute girls
dude, I had my hands under the table yesterday
by your_worst_nightmares June 13, 2019
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Working on a cash basis to avoid taxes, especially by performing fellatio.

Can also refer to performing fellatio on the boss to get a raise or promotion.
by CJBrimson August 10, 2011
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