closet queen

clos·et queen

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kloz-it kween]
- /ˈklɒz ɪt kwin/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kloz-it kween]
- /ˈklɒz ɪt kwin/

Definitions of closet queen words

noun closet queen a man who is homosexual but does not admit the fact 3
noun closet queen a contemptuous term used to refer to a homosexual male who denies his homosexuality to himself or keeps it hidden from others. 1

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Origin of closet queen

First appearance:

before 1965

One of the 2% newest English words

1965-70; closet (in the sense of ‘secret’) + queen (in the sense of ‘male homosexual’)

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Parts of speech for Closet queen

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preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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closet queen popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for closet queen

noun closet queen

queen — Ellery, joint pen name of Manfred Bennington Lee and Frederick Dannay.
cross-dresser — to dress in clothing typically worn by members of the opposite sex.
female impersonator — a male performer who dresses as and impersonates women.
fruitcake — a rich cake containing dried or candied fruit, nuts, etc.
transvestite — a person, especially a male, who assumes the dress and manner usually associated with the opposite sex.

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