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A gay person or couple having to act straight as a means to prevent confrontation with homophobes or extreme conservatives.
Armond and Albert were birdcaging (or having to birdcage) in order to prevent any controversy with their future in-laws, who were extremely conservative and would not approve of the gay lifestyle.
by Crefedeaux October 15, 2023
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