clique
Translation
clique, coterie, in-group
Examples
The popular girls at school had their own clique.
The popular girls at school had their own clique.
He was not accepted by the office clique.
He was not accepted by the office clique.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) a small, exclusive group of people who do not welcome others The popular girls at school had their own clique.
Similar Words
Synonyms: coterie, in-group, faction; Antonyms: everyone, the public
Etymology
From French 'clique', meaning 'a set of persons', from the verb 'cliquer', 'to click, make a noise'.
Memory Tips
It sounds like 'click'. Imagine a group of people who 'click' together and shut others out with a 'click' of a door.