1.) Somebody who hates homosexuals, but either is in denial or doesn't tell anyone.

2.) Somebody who hates closet homosexuals. They can have admitted it, or be in denial/won't tell anyone.
1.)

Person 1: Woah, did you hear about Person 3 putting a bomb in the gay bar?

Person 2: Yeah! I didn't know he was a homophobe!

Person 1: He must be a closet homophobe.

2.)

Person A: Oh my goodness! Someone just shot and killed Justin Bieber!

Bieber Fan: NOOOO! I hate closet homophobes!
by Venumuz March 24, 2012
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a homophobe who pretends they’re not homophobic.
random person: “you’re homophobic.”

closeted homophobe: “no i’m not. how could i be if i’m friends with a gay guy? “
by imverygaydontworry March 2, 2021
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