the closet is made of glass
Word Rarity
Uncommon
Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.05 in modern English
34
Scrabble Score
22
Letters
5
Syllables
13
Unique Chars
Meaning
phrase
Used in reference to someone whose sexual orientation or gender identity is widely known despite not being acknowledged.
Humorous
Example Sentences
- "I spent my high school years in the closet. I remember a friend messaged me saying, “Just come out already, it’s fine, just be who you are.” He didn’t know I was queer, but I guess the closet was made of glass. In his mind, he was being supportive; in mine, he was increasing the turbulence I already felt about my sexuality and identity as a teen."
- "“Little boy—you are gay.” / “No, I'm not,” I say. / “Oh, you really are,” she says. She's insistent, but not mean. My closet is made of glass and she can see right through it."