clique Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose
    coterie; inner circle; camp; ingroup; pack.

WordNet

Clique noun
Etymology
F., fr. OF. cliquer to click. See Click, v. i.
Definitions
  1. A narrow circle of persons associated by common interests or for the accomplishment of a common purpose; -- generally used in a bad sense.
Clique intransitive verb
Definitions
  1. To To associate together in a clannish way; to act with others secretly to gain a desired end; to plot; -- used with together.

Webster 1913