1. forming or belonging to a clique; associating exclusively with a small, select group
Usage: present participle of 'clique' (used as a verb); informal

Examples

• The students were cliquing in the cafeteria, refusing to sit with anyone outside their group.
• She noticed the popular kids cliquing together at every school event.
• Instead of cliquing up, the team members tried to include everyone in their activities.
• The office workers were cliquing by department rather than socializing across the company.
• Teachers discourage cliquing behavior because it can lead to bullying and exclusion.