clubby

clubby
clubbily, adv.clubbiness, n.
/klub"ee/, adj., clubbier, clubbiest.
1. characteristic of a club: The room had a warm, clubby atmosphere.
2. very friendly; intimate; chummy: He became clubby with the bartender, who slipped him many free drinks.
3. socially exclusive; cliquish: Their group is very clubby and unfriendly.
4. inclined to join clubs.
[1855-60; CLUB + -Y1]

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