Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cliquish
Adjective
/ˈklɪkɪʃ/
Definition
Tending to form exclusive groups or cliques, often to the point of excluding others.
Examples
- The cliquish nature of the popular girls made it hard for newcomers to fit in.
- His cliquish friends rarely included others in their activities.
- She found the school environment to be quite cliquish, which made it difficult to make new friends.
Meaning
The term describes a behavior or attitude where a small group of people keeps to themselves and does not welcome outside individuals.
Synonyms
- Exclusive
- Isolated
- Parochial
- Snobbish
- Closed
