Definition of clique

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clique    (klk, klk) KEY 

NOUN:

A small exclusive group of friends or associates.

intr.v.
Informal cliqued, cliqu·ing, cliques

To form, associate in, or act as a clique.

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ETYMOLOGY:
French, from Old French, latch, or from obsolete French cliquer, to click, clink of imitative origin

OTHER FORMS:
cliquey or cliquy or cliquish(Adjective), cliquish·ly(Adverb), cliquish·ness(Noun)