Cliquey

//ˈkliːki// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Having the characteristics of a clique.

    "Jack McFarland: Um, look, Leo, I know you're new here, and, um, we don't want you to think we're really cliquey and don't let anyone in our little group, but, um, well, we're really cliquey and we don't want anyone in our little group. Karen Walker: So, if you want to break into the fag four, this symbol of gay oppression has got to go."

Synonyms

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clannishcliquishethnocentric

Example

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"It's a bit cliquey here, isn't it?"

Etymology

From clique + -y.

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