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clique

Pronunciation: /kliːk/

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Definition of clique

noun

  • a small close-knit group of people who do not readily allow others to join them: his flat became a haven for a clique of young men of similar tastes the old-school clique

Derivatives

cliquey

adjective (cliquier, cliquiest)

cliquish

adjective

cliquishness

noun

Origin:

early 18th century: from French, from Old French cliquer 'make a noise'; the modern sense is related to claque

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