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cliquish

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clique  (klk, klk)
n.
A small exclusive group of friends or associates.
intr.v. cliqued, cliqu·ing, cliques Informal
To form, associate in, or act as a clique.
[French, from Old French, latch or from obsolete French cliquer, to click, clink, of imitative origin.]
cliquey, cliquy, cliquish adj.
cliquish·ly adv.
cliquish·ness n.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.cliquish - befitting or characteristic of those who incline to social exclusiveness and who rebuff the advances of people considered inferior
snobbish, snobby, clannish, clubby
private - confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy; "a private place"; "private discussions"; "private lessons"; "a private club"; "a private secretary"; "private property"; "the former President is now a private citizen"; "public figures struggle to maintain a private life"
Translations
cliquish
adj → cliquenhaft, klüngelhaft (inf)
cliquish [ˈkliːkɪʃ] cliquey [ˈkliːkɪ] adj (pej) → che tende ad unirsi in gruppi chiusi
cliquish [ˈkliːkɪʃ] cliquey [ˈkliːkɪ] adj (pej) → che tende ad unirsi in gruppi chiusi


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