cliquey en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ˈkliːki/
- /ˈklɪki/
Etymology
Etymology tree English clique Proto-Indo-European *-kos Proto-Germanic *-gaz Proto-West Germanic *-g Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English cliquey From clique + -y.
Meanings
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Having the characteristics of a clique.
Cliquey is cooler. If you don't like it blame Kitch.
2008, King Boreas, St. Paul Winter Carnival:Do not form clubs on the playground that don't include everyone - they're cliquey and mean.
2003, Amanda E. Lewis, Race in the Schoolyard:Jack McFarland: Um, look, Leo, I know you're new here, and, um, we don't want you to think we're really cliquey and don't let anyone in our little group, but, um, well, we're really cliquey and we don't want anyone in our little group. Karen Walker: So, if you want to break into the fag four, this symbol of gay oppression has got to go.
1998, Will & Grace:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| cliquier | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| cliquiest | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| cliquy | alternative | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Translations (3)
es de clika (Translations) · es clikoso (Translations) · es de clica (Translations)