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clubbing

American

[kluhb-ing] / ˈklʌb ɪŋ /

noun

Informal.

the activity of going to nightclubs, especially to dance to popular music, drink, and socialize.

Clubbing every night is expensive, not to mention tiring.

clubbing British

/ ˈklʌbɪŋ /

noun

the activity of frequenting nightclubs and similar establishments

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Etymology

Origin of clubbing

club + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

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Zakharova is only just inside the world's top 100 but had won three matches to get to this stage and was clubbing the ball powerfully from the baseline.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

Possible targets include rheumatoid arthritis, anemia and finger clubbing.

From Science Daily • Mar. 4, 2026

Skipper Dasun Shanaka then swung the momentum decisively, clubbing 34 off just nine deliveries, peppered with five towering sixes.

From Barron's • Jan. 11, 2026

The Patriots were flagged just once in the first half but should have gotten another for an uncalled roughing-the-passer when Herbert took a clubbing to the head.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2026

He tells her about his travels: the clubbing on top of a train, leaping off to save his life, the hunger, thirst, and fear.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario

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