in the closet

a term used to describe a homosexual person who has not told anyone of his/her sexual orientation

the guy in sweet home alabama

by (witheld so I won't have to be afraid to tell the truth) October 4, 2004

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 dagger_grrl October 11, 2003

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 Bill M. September 20, 2004

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 Lexus14blacklist December 1, 2015

the closet

Tom Cruise's home.

Get out of the closet tom.

by Jigglypuff12 June 1, 2015

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 Bart June 4, 2003

in the closet

A person that is secretly gay.

Your so far in the closet that your opening presents.

by Wthtimeizit December 27, 2009