coming out

or com·ing-out

[ kuhm-ing-out ]
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noun
  1. a debut into society, especially a formal debut by a debutante.

  2. 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?

  1. 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.

Origin of coming out

1
First recorded in 1805–15; noun use of verb phrase come out;see -ing1

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