COMING OUT Definition & Meaning

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coming out

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[ kuhm-ing-out ]

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noun

a debut into society, especially a formal debut by a debutante.
one's acknowledgment and public disclosure of a sexual orientation or gender identity that does not conform to socially defined norms:
How did your parents respond to your coming out?
an acknowledgment of a surprising interest or hobby, or an unexpected identification as part of a fandom, a supporter of a particular political party, etc.

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of coming out¹

First recorded in 1805–15; noun use of verb phrase come out; -ing ¹

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After he starts the washing machine, the water supply coming out of his kitchen tap turns to a trickle.

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Her friend Rabina Azil, 43, added: "I feel sorry for the shop owners, it's not their fault but it stops you coming out."

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Before getting exhibitors excited about Paramount’s “Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning,” coming out next month in the United States, the movie star talked about Kilmer, his “dear friend” and occasional co-star.

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Over the last five years, writers and directors have attempted to shift the coming out story into the coming home story.

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“There’s no water in the Palisades. There’s no water coming out of the fire hydrants. This is an absolute mismanagement by the city,” he told Fox11 news during the first night of the fire.

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