n.
Pronunciation: ' kl ē k, ' klik
Function: noun
Etymology: F
Date: 1711
: a narrow exclusive circle or group of persons especially : one held together by common interests, views, or purposes
– cliqu · ey \ ' kl ē -k ē , ' kli- \ adjective
– cliqu · ish \ ' kli-kish \ adjective
– cliqu · ish · ly adverb
– cliqu · ish · ness noun