Cliquiest: meaning, definitions and examples
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cliquiest
[ ˈklɪk.i.ɪst ]
social behavior
Cliquest is an informal term that describes a behavior characterized by exclusivity in social groups, where certain individuals form close-knit circles and may be unfriendly or unwelcoming to others outside their group. This behavior often manifests in social settings like schools or workplaces, where cliques are formed based on interests, backgrounds, or social status.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The cliquiest group in school rarely accepts new members.
- Her cliquiest friends only include people they’ve known for years.
- It was hard to join the cliquiest circle at the party.
Translations
Translations of the word "cliquiest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais seletivo
🇮🇳 सबसे चुना हुआ
🇩🇪 am meisten klischeehaft
🇮🇩 paling eksklusif
🇺🇦 найзакритіший
🇵🇱 najbardziej zamknięty
🇯🇵 最も閉鎖的な
🇫🇷 le plus exclusif
🇪🇸 el más exclusivo
🇹🇷 en seçici
🇰🇷 가장 배타적인
🇸🇦 الأكثر انتقائية
🇨🇿 nejuzavřenější
🇸🇰 najuzavretejší
🇨🇳 最排外的
🇸🇮 najbolj izbirčen
🇮🇸 mest lokaður
🇰🇿 ең жабық
🇬🇪 ყველაზე დახურული
🇦🇿 ən seçici
🇲🇽 el más exclusivo
Etymology
The term 'clique' originates from the French word 'clique', which referred to a small, exclusive group of friends. The word was adopted into English in the late 19th century. Over time, 'clique' has evolved to denote not just friendship groups but any exclusive social circles that engage in unwelcoming behavior towards outsiders. The adjective 'cliquiest' signifies the highest degree of this exclusivity. Its usage became more prevalent in the 20th century, particularly in sociological contexts, as social dynamics shifted and the implications of group behavior in societal structures gained prominence. The concept of cliques is often explored in literature and media, reflecting the complexities of social interactions in various environments.