come out
[kam˧˧ ʔaːw˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to come out of the closet
VerbRegister: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Anh đã come out với bố mẹ chưa?Have you come out of the closet to your parents?
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
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Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “come out” mean?
(verb) to come out of the closet
Is “come out” formal or informal?
come out is generally informal.
What is the closest equivalent?
“come out of the closet” (English) — near equivalent.
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