clubby

English

Etymology

From club ‎ -y.

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ʌbi

Adjective

clubby (comparative clubbier, superlative clubbiest)

1. Resembling or suggestive of a social club or clubhouse.
   1. Congenial; welcoming people as guests.
   2. Exclusive and cliquey.
   3. Resembling or characteristic of the dance music played at nightclubs.
      • 2004, Laurence Shorter, A Hedonist's Guide to Tallinn, page 120:

        With minimalist décor, clubby music, and a strikingly designed bar, Popular stands out not only for its clientele but also for its opium-den atmosphere.

2. (informal) Fond of frequenting nightclubs.

Derived terms

• clubbiness
• unclubby

 

See also

• clubbie