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clubby

adjective

ˈklə-bē How to pronounce clubby (audio)
Definition of clubbynext
as in social
likely to seek or enjoy the company of others new in town, she was hoping some of her clubbier coworkers might show her the city's hot spots

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Recent Examples of clubby Polo Bar Created in 2015 by fashion designer Ralph Lauren, Polo Bar serves classic American dishes, bar bites and drinks in a clubby setting. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 2026 AmEx changes culture, culture changes AmEx AmEx has long leaned into its status-symbol and clubby image. — Nancy Cutler, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026 That segment of the show largely stripped out the guitars to focus on clubby techno and nasty slashes of synth noise. — Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026 Set in a former carriage house in Soho, the duplex includes a clubby bar room with exquisitely prepared drinks, and an upstairs dining room dressed up in white linen tablecloths and classic red banquettes, complete with roving Martini carts. — Andrea Strong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for clubby
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clubby
  1. social
  2. outgoing
  3. convivial
  4. hospitable
  5. friendly
Adjective
  • Anti-immigrant marches and vigilante groups have driven a wave of social upheaval in South Africa this year, often blaming foreign migrants for the country's high crime rate.
    — Rael Ombuor The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Gemini May 21 – June 20 One person could make a social situation feel much easier today.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of social
Adjective
  • That’s what outgoing United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres told reporters at his last press conference ahead of this week’s General Assembly, which will bring hundreds of diplomats and world leaders to the UN’s New York headquarters.
    — Max Saltman, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The Hollywood Reporter caught up with outgoing festival director José Luis Rebordinos about his legacy and taking a political stance here.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of outgoing
Adjective
  • The absence of the SLC women and their tension with Barlow aids the convivial atmosphere, but Lisa isn’t completely safe from a whacking.
    — Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The service Impeccably dressed staff strike a just-right balance between efficient and convivial.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of convivial
Adjective
  • Ole Miss is known as one of the most hospitable places in college football for visiting fans.
    — Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • While Tarlov was grateful for his advice, her book praises current Fox News Chief Executive Suzanne Scott for creating a workplace culture that is much more hospitable to women.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of hospitable
Adjective
  • The friendly service, comfortable rooms and downtown location give it wide appeal.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Love, at 85 years old, is the sole member of the original Beach Boys lineup who still tours under that name, performing all their classic, SPF-friendly hits with younger instrumentalists.
    — Devon Ivie, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of friendly

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“Clubby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clubby. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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