clubby

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

club +‎ -y

Pronunciation[edit]

Adjective[edit]

clubby (comparative clubbier, superlative clubbiest)

  1. Resembling or suggestive of a social club or clubhouse.
    1. Congenial; welcoming people as guests.
    2. Exclusive and cliquey.
    3. Resembling or characteristic of the dance music played at nightclubs.
      • 2004, Laurence Shorter, A Hedonist's Guide to Tallinn, page 120:
        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.
  2. (informal) Fond of frequenting nightclubs.

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