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Closet Smoker

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Updated February 17, 2009

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Closet Smoker

"Closet smoking was OK until you went out."

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Definition: A term that describes a person who hides his smoking habit from others. Closet smokers usually avoid smoking in front of everyone in their lives, including friends, family and co-workers.

See also: Confessions of a Closet Smoker

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