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- US Pronunciation
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- [kleek, klik]
- /klik, klɪk/
- /ˈkliː.ki/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kleek, klik]
- /klik, klɪk/
Definitions of cliquey word
- adjective cliquey If you describe a group of people or their behaviour as cliquey, you mean they spend their time only with other members of the group and seem unfriendly towards people who are not in the group. 3
- adjective cliquey exclusive, confined to a small group; forming cliques 3
- noun cliquey a small, exclusive group of people; coterie; set. 1
- verb without object cliquey Informal. to form, or associate in, a clique. 1
- noun cliquey (of a group or place) tending to form or hold exclusive groups and so not welcoming to outsiders. 1
- adjective cliquey exclusive, elitist 1
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Origin of cliquey
First appearance:
before 1705 One of the 50% oldest English words
1705-15; < French, apparently metaphorical use of Middle French clique latch, or noun derivative of cliquer to make noise, resound, imitative word parallel to click1
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Parts of speech for Cliquey
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cliquey popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
cliquey usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for cliquey
adj cliquey
- cabalistic — of or relating to the cabala.
- select — to choose in preference to another or others; pick out.
adjective cliquey
- cliquish — If you describe a group of people or their behavior as cliquish, you mean they spend their time only with other members of the group and seem unfriendly towards people who are not in the group.
- limited — confined within limits; restricted or circumscribed: a limited space; limited resources.
- restricted — confined; limited.
- privileged — belonging to a class that enjoys special privileges; favored: the privileged few.
- clannish — If you describe a group of people as clannish, you mean that they often spend time together and may seem unfriendly to other people who are not in the group.
Antonyms for cliquey
adjective cliquey
- open — not closed or barred at the time, as a doorway by a door, a window by a sash, or a gateway by a gate: to leave the windows open at night.
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