outing

Meanings

• Noun

  An event or occasion where someone is made publicly known as being LGBTQ+.

  - "Her outing as a lesbian caused a stir in the community."
  - "The actor's outing came as a surprise to many."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈaʊtɪŋ/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=503146"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with outing
outing , shouting , pouting , drowning

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Variants

List of all variants of outing that leads to same result
outing , outings , out , outed , outs

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Etymology

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Originally derived from the verb 'to out' meaning 'to reveal' or 'to make known'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'outing' gained widespread use in the late 20th century with the rise of the LGBTQ+ rights movement.

2. In some cases, outing can be seen as a positive act when done with the person's consent, but it can also be harmful and lead to discrimination and harassment.

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Related Concepts

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1. Coming out: The process of acknowledging and accepting one's own LGBTQ+ identity and sharing it with others.

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Culture

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In the context of LGBTQ+ rights, 'outing' refers to the act of making someone's sexual orientation or gender identity public without their consent. It can be a significant and emotional experience, and the cultural implications vary depending on the individual and the societal context.

How to Memorize "outing"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine an event where someone's LGBTQ+ identity is revealed to the public.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'outing' with 'reveal' or 'make known'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word: 'OUt Is Not A Secret'.

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