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gay vs closet queen

closet queen vs gay

gay and closet queen both are nouns.

gay is an adjective but closet queen is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gay Yes Yes No No
closet queen Yes No No No
As nouns, closet queen is a hyponym of gay; that is, closet queen is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than gay:
  • gay: someone who is sexually attracted to persons of the same sex
  • closet queen: a negative term for a homosexual man who chooses not to reveal his sexual orientation
Other hyponyms of gay include fag, faggot, fagot, fairy, nance, pansy, poof, poove, pouf, queen, queer, gay woman, lesbian, tribade, gay man, shirtlifter.
gay (noun) closet queen (noun)
someone who is sexually attracted to persons of the same sex a negative term for a homosexual man who chooses not to reveal his sexual orientation
gay (adjective) closet queen (adjective)
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
brightly colored and showy
homosexual or arousing homosexual desires
given to social pleasures often including dissipation
offering fun and gaiety
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
Difference between gay and closet queen

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