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clique
[ klik, kleek ]
noun
- a small, exclusive group of people; coterie; set.
verb (used without object)
- Informal. to form, or associate in, a clique.
clique
/ klɪk; kliːk /
noun
- a small, exclusive group of friends or associates
Derived Forms
- ˈcliquishness, noun
- ˈcliquish, adjective
- ˈcliquishly, adverb
Other Words From
- clique·less adjective
- cli·quey cli·quy adjective
- cli·quism noun
- sub·clique noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of clique1
Example Sentences
The man soon to be first in the line of succession was cut out of the clique — as he seemingly has been since the election of the Trump-Vance ticket two weeks ago.
Unlike legacy media, where similar outlets are viewed as competition, podcasters often treat each other as part of a larger community, or "clique."
The newly reported group, which is not named in the memo, is based out of the Los Angeles CountySheriff’s Department’s Norwalk station, which had not previously been linked to any reported deputy gang or clique.
“My priority was the gang policy, now it’s cliques,” he said.
They even called themselves the “cabal,” in what seemed a parodic tribute to Strauss’ clique of wise men.
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