clubby en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- (Southern-England) audio
- /ˈklʌbi/
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Germanic *klumpô Old Norse klubbabor. Middle English clubbe English club Proto-Indo-European *-kos Proto-Germanic *-gaz Proto-West Germanic *-g Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English clubby From club + -y.
Meanings
- Resembling or suggestive of a social club or clubhouse. ▸ Congenial; welcoming people as guests.
- Resembling or suggestive of a social club or clubhouse. ▸ Exclusive and cliquey.
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Resembling or suggestive of a social club or clubhouse. ▸ Resembling or characteristic of the dance music played at nightclubs.
With minimalist décor, clubby music, and a strikingly designed bar, Popular stands out not only for its clientele but also for its opium-den atmosphere.
2004, Laurence Shorter, A Hedonist's Guide to Tallinn, page 120:
- (informal) Fond of frequenting nightclubs.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| clubbier | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| clubbiest | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |