"cliquey" meaning in All languages combined

See cliquey on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: cliquier [comparative], cliquiest [superlative]
Etymology: clique + -y Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|clique|y}} clique + -y Head templates: {{en-adj|cliquier}} cliquey (comparative cliquier, superlative cliquiest)
  1. Having the characteristics of a clique. Synonyms: cliquy Derived forms: cliqueyness
    Sense id: en-cliquey-en-adj-21i9Uy-K Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -y

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