Definition

The quality of being part of a small, exclusive group or club.

Example

The club's clubbiness made it difficult for new members to feel welcome.

Conversation

I went to that new coffee shop downtown, and it feels so clubbiness inside.

Really? I thought it was supposed to be more open and casual.

Yeah, but it has that exclusive vibe, like only certain people fit in.

I guess some places just have that clubbiness that makes it hard to relax.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Clubbiness is derived from "club" (from Old Norse "klubba", meaning a heavy stick or cudgel) and the suffix "-iness" (meaning the quality of being). The term "clubbiness" refers to the quality or state of being like a club, often implying exclusivity or camaraderie associated with a group.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'club' as a group of people who share a common interest, and '-iness' adds the idea of a quality. So, clubbiness means the quality of being part of a close-knit group.

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