clique (kl k, kl k)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.] cliqu  ey, cliquy, cliquish adj.cliqu ish·ly adv.cliqu ish·ness n. |
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| Adv. | 1. | cliquishly - in a clannish manner; "these four friends always act clannishly, and don't let us participate in their activities" |
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