How to Pronounce "clubby"
word
KLUB-ee
KLUB-ee
Definition
Describes a group or atmosphere that is exclusive, where only certain people are welcomed and others can feel left out. It often refers to tight, friendly circles that may be hard for outsiders to join.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɫəbi
British English
klˈʌbi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KLUB-ee
UK
KLUB-ee
Listen in Context
The school committee had a clubby feel, making new members uncomfortable.
Many lawyers agree that the profession can be clubby at the top levels.
Her office has a clubby atmosphere that makes outsiders feel left out.
It's a pretty clubby group—you really have to know someone to get in.