Where does “clique” come from?
Clique comes from French clique, whose ultimate origin and original meaning are unknown.
clique (English): A small, exclusive group of individuals, usually...
Definitions
- A small, exclusive group of individuals, usually...
Ancestry of “clique”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | French | clique | clique; first-person singular present indicative... |
| 2 | Old French | cliquer | to click, clack, sound, resound |
Words derived from “clique”