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closet queen

/ˈklɒzɪt kwiːn/

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/ˈklɒzɪt kwiːn/C1slang
  • ruУничижительное сленговое выражение для гея, который скрывает свою сексуальную ориентацию от других, часто ведя двойную жизнь. Фраза считается оскорбительной и устаревшей в современном употреблении.

A derogatory slang term for a gay man who hides his sexual orientation from others, often living a double life. The phrase is considered offensive and outdated in modern usage.

  1. Secretly gay manC2slang

    A man who is homosexual but keeps his sexual orientation hidden from others, often due to fear of social stigma.

    ruСкрытый гомосексуал

    • He was known as a closet queen, never openly discussing his relationships.
    • The politician was rumored to be a closet queen, living a double life.
    • Many closet queens struggle with their identity in conservative environments.