How to Pronounce "closet case"
expression
ˈkɫɑzət/ /ˈkeɪs
KLAH-zit KAYS
klˈɒzɪt/ /kˈeɪs
KLOZ-it KAYS
Definition
A person, especially someone who is LGBTQ+, who hides their true sexual orientation or gender identity from others.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɫɑzət/ /ˈkeɪs
British English
klˈɒzɪt/ /kˈeɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KLAH-zit KAYS
UK
KLOZ-it KAYS
Listen in Context
He is a closet case and hasn't told anyone he's gay.
Many closet cases are afraid of being rejected by family.
She was a closet case until college.
I had no idea he was a closet case all through high school.