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Definition of cliquiness

cliquiness

/ˈkliː.ki.nəs/
cli · qui · ness
Adverb:cliquily
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Adjective:cliquey
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• noun

1

The quality or tendency of forming small, exclusive social groups that do not readily welcome outsiders.

Example

"New employees often complained about the cliquiness in the marketing department, which made collaboration across teams difficult."

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• Rhymes for cliquiness

• Nearby Words

clipping
clique
cliquey
cliquiness
cliquish
cliquishly
cliquishness

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the English adjective 'cliquey' plus the suffix '-ness', ultimately tracing back to the French noun 'clique', which originally imitated the sound of applause or clatter among an allied faction in a theater.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cliquiness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cliquiness
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