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clique

/kliːk/

/klɪk/

Translations

cliquenoun

cliques

/kliːk/

/klɪk/

клика

The high school was divided into several cliques.

Средняя школа была разделена на несколько клик.

Additional translations

Synonyms

inner circle

cliqueverb

cliqued

Past Simple

cliqued

Past Participle

cliquing

Gerund

/kliːk/

/klik/

Though rare, “clique” is attested as a verb meaning ‘to form or associate in a clique’.

Synonyms

group

cluster

clump together

band together

gang up

associate exclusively

segregate

isolate

Definitions

cliquenoun

A small, exclusive group of people who share common interests and do not readily allow others to join.

The high school was full of cliques, each with its own unique style and interests.

cliqueverb

To form or associate in an exclusive group.

Several interns quickly cliqued, leaving the newcomer feeling isolated.