Looking for the meaning of the word CLIQUE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of CLIQUE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Clique
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
early 18th century: from French, from Old French cliquer ‘make a noise’; the modern sense is related to claque
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
kliːk
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a small close-knit group of people who do not readily allow others to join them
Short Definition:small close-knit group of people who do not readily allow others to join them
Examples:- his flat became a haven for a clique of young men of similar tastes
- the old-school clique
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