Main Entry: clique

Pronunciation: \ˈklēk, ˈklik\

Function: 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