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Definition of clubbing

clubbing

/ˈklʌb.ɪŋ/
club · bing
Plural:clubbings
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clubbing Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The activity of going out to nightclubs to dance and socialize.

Example

"They spent Saturday night clubbing in the downtown entertainment district."

2

A severe beating inflicted with a club or heavy blunt instrument.

Example

"The victim survived the brutal clubbing and was able to testify in court."

3

A clinical sign characterized by a bulbous enlargement of the ends of the fingers or toes and a downward curving of the nails, often associated with chronic heart or lung conditions.

Example

"The physician noticed digital clubbing on the patient's hands during the routine physical examination."

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• Rhymes for clubbing

• Nearby Words

club
club sandwich
clubber
clubbing
clubbishness
clubby
clubfoot

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