cliquey

English

Alternative forms

• cliquy

Etymology

clique +‎ -y

Adjective

cliquey (comparative cliquier, superlative cliquiest)

1. Having the characteristics of a clique.
   • 1998, Will & Grace, (Please provide the book title or journal name):

     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.

   • 2003, Amanda E. Lewis, Race in the Schoolyard:

     Do not form clubs on the playground that don't include everyone - they're cliquey and mean.

   • 2008, King Boreas, St. Paul Winter Carnival:

     Cliquey is cooler. If you don't like it blame Kitch.

Derived terms

• cliqueyness