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cliquey

/ˈkliːki//ˈklɪki/

adjective

Having the characteristics of a clique.

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Meanings

adjectivecliquey (comparative cliquier, superlative cliquiest)

comparative cliquier · superlative cliquiest · alternative cliquy

Having the characteristics of a clique.
Cliquey is cooler. If you don't like it blame Kitch.
2008, King Boreas, St. Paul Winter Carnival
2 more examples
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.
1998, Will & Grace
Do not form clubs on the playground that don't include everyone - they're cliquey and mean.
2003, Amanda E. Lewis, Race in the Schoolyard

Origin

From clique + -y.

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Translations

Spanish clikoso, de clika

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Rhymes & wordplay

Rhymes with cliquey

wiki sticky Ricky tricky tiki Vicky freaky cheeky sneaky hickey dickey picky quickie leaky squeaky dickie icky streaky creaky chicky piccy beaky wicky peaky

Cite this entry

APA

cliquey. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/cliquey

MLA

“cliquey.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/cliquey. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “cliquey,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/cliquey.

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