ALL meanings of skeleton in the closet
skel·e·ton in the clos·et
S s - noun skeleton in the closet Anatomy, Zoology. the bones of a human or an animal considered as a whole, together forming the framework of the body. 1
- noun skeleton in the closet any of various structures forming a rigid framework in an invertebrate. 1
- noun skeleton in the closet an emaciated person or animal. 1
- noun skeleton in the closet a supporting framework, as of a leaf, building, or ship. 1
- noun skeleton in the closet an outline, as of a literary work: the skeleton of the plot. 1
- noun skeleton in the closet something reduced to its essential parts. 1
- adjective skeleton in the closet of or relating to a skeleton. 1
- adjective skeleton in the closet like or being a mere framework; reduced to the essential or minimal parts or numbers: a skeleton staff. 1
- idioms skeleton in the closet skeleton at the feast, a person or thing that casts gloom over a joyful occasion; a note or reminder of sorrow in the midst of joy. 1
- idioms skeleton in the closet skeleton in the closet / cupboard, a family scandal that is concealed to avoid public disgrace. any embarrassing, shameful, or damaging secret. 1
- noun skeleton in the closet some fact, as about one's family, kept secret because of shame or fear of disgrace 0