adjective
- having the friendly, exclusive atmosphere of a private club; sociable in a cliquish way
Usage: informal
Examples
- The restaurant had a clubby atmosphere with leather chairs and dim lighting.
- The neighborhood bar was known for its clubby feel among regular customers.
- She found the office culture too clubby and hard to break into.
- The golf course maintained a clubby environment that some found intimidating.
- Despite its clubby reputation, the organization welcomed new members.
- The bookstore’s clubby reading group met every Thursday evening.