clique — a small group of people, with shared interests or other features in common, who spend time together and do not readily allow others to join them
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a small group of people, with shared interests or other features in common, who spend time together and do not readily allow others to join them
Pronunciation (IPA): /kliːk/
Example Sentences
- The office clique always ate lunch together and never invited anyone else.
- Sarah tried to join the fashion clique, but they said her shoes weren't trendy enough.
- The drama club clique spent every weekend rehearsing Shakespeare together.
clique
NOUN[/kliːk/]
a small group of people, with shared interests or other features in common, who spend time together and do not readily allow others to join them
The popular clique claims the best lunch table every single day.
They click together, say 'que?' — exclusive clique crew!
The thick clique holds their stick to keep others out
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French clique, derived from the Old French verb cliquer meaning 'to click' or 'to make a sound.' The term evolved to describe a group of people who 'stick together' or form a tight-knit unit.
Breakdown
clique (from French cliquer, to click/stick together) - no further morpheme breakdown as it is a simple borrowed word from French
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📝Examples
“The office clique always ate lunch together and never invited anyone else.”
“Sarah tried to join the fashion clique, but they said her shoes weren't trendy enough.”
“The drama club clique spent every weekend rehearsing Shakespeare together.”
“The teacher worked hard to prevent cliques from forming in her classroom.”
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