transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈklēk, ˈklik ]
noun
Etymology: French
Date: 1711
: a narrow exclusive circle or group of persons ; especially : one held together by common interests, views, or purposes
• cliqu·ey ˈklē-kē, ˈkli- adjective
• cliqu·ish ˈkli-kish adjective
• cliqu·ish·ly adverb
• cliqu·ish·ness noun