clubbing
[ kluhb-ing ]
/ ˈklʌb ɪŋ /
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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.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
TAKE THE QUIZ TO FIND OUT Words nearby clubbing
club bag, clubbed, clubbed digit, clubbed finger, clubber, clubbing, clubby, club car, club chair, club class, club culture
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British Dictionary definitions for clubbing
clubbing
/ (ˈklʌbɪŋ) /
noun
the activity of frequenting nightclubs and similar establishments
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Medical definitions for clubbing
clubbing
[ klŭb′ĭng ]
n.
A condition affecting the fingers and toes in which the extremities are broadened and the nails are shiny and abnormally curved.
The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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