noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A tendency or choice to socialise only within a limited circle. uncountable

   "The WASPs’ clubbiness naturally begets insider trading[…]."

2. 2
   The state or quality of being clubby, of resembling a small, selective group. uncountable

Example

More examples

"The WASPs’ clubbiness naturally begets insider trading[…]."

Etymology

From clubby + -ness.

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