comphet

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UK/ˈkɒmpˌhɛt/US/ˈkɑmpˌhɛt/

noun

Syllabic abbreviation of compulsory heterosexuality.

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Meanings

nouncomphet (uncountable)

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  1. uncountablefeminismSyllabic abbreviation of compulsory heterosexuality.

    Because heterosexuality is, by and large, presented as the only acceptable sexuality to have, comp het assumes that one might choose heterosexuality by default, even if one is not strictly hetero, in order to escape such punishment.

    2019 June 3, Anna Pulley, “Ask Anna: Am I really attracted to men, or just responding to heteronormativity?”, in Chicago Tribune

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
compulsory heterosexuality
Cite this entry
APA

comphet. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/comphet

MLA

“comphet.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/comphet. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “comphet,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/comphet.

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