
Clique
A small, exclusive group of people who associate closely and often exclude others.
nounClique
A small, exclusive group of people who associate closely and often exclude others.
noun
Imagine This
Only a small exclusive group of women in Japan use Clinique because it can only be bought in America. There is a small exclusive group of people who communicate by making clicking sounds like insects.
Sounds Like
Click
Looks Like
Clinique (brand name)
Remember This
A clique is typically seen as unwelcoming and can carry a negative connotation of exclusivity; it is not the same as a club or organization that welcomes newcomers.
Other Forms
Connect With
in-group, out-group, coterie, circle, set
Note
Be careful not to confuse 'clique' with 'click' in casual use. 'Clique' is a noun (and the adjective 'cliquish' is used to describe behavior like a clique).
