noun
- plural of clubbiness; the quality or state of being cliquish or exclusive, especially in social groups
Usage: informal; typically used in negative contexts to describe unwelcoming group behavior
Examples
- The clubbinesses of the old country clubs made it difficult for newcomers to join.
- She criticized the clubbinesses within the academic department that prevented fresh perspectives.
- The organization's clubbinesses alienated many potential members who felt unwelcome.
- Despite efforts to modernize, the clubbinesses of the institution persisted.
- Their clubbinesses created an atmosphere where only longtime members felt truly accepted.