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10 Language-to-English DictionariesClubbish
/ˈklʌb.ɪʃ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Characteristic of or relating to a club, especially in terms of exclusivity or social interaction.
"The clubbish atmosphere made it difficult for newcomers to feel welcome." - 2
Having the qualities or behaviors typical of members of a club.
"His clubbish demeanor alienated those who preferred a more open environment."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'clubbish' originated in the early 19th century, derived from 'club', which refers to a group of people with a common interest. The suffix '-ish' suggests a characteristic of being like or pertaining to a club, often implying exclusivity or a social atmosphere.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Clubbish" is said worldwide
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Clubbish
Transliteration: klubish
"L'atmosphère clubbish rend difficile l'accueil des nouveaux venus."
Clubbish
Transliteration: klubbish
"Die clubbish Atmosphäre machte es neuen Mitgliedern schwer, sich willkommen zu fühlen."
Clubbish
Transliteration: klubbish
"L'atmosfera clubbish ha reso difficile per i nuovi arrivati sentirsi a proprio agio."
Clubbish
Transliteration: klubbish
"La atmósfera clubbish dificultó que los recién llegados se sintieran bienvenidos."
Clubbish
Transliteration: klubbish
"A atmosfera clubbish dificultou a acolhida dos novos membros."
क्लबबिश
Transliteration: klubbish
"क्लबबिश वातावरण ने नए सदस्यों के लिए स्वागत महसूस करना मुश्किल बना दिया।"
俱乐部式的
Transliteration: jùlèbù shì de
"俱乐部式的氛围让新来者感到不受欢迎。"
클럽 같은
Transliteration: keulleob gateun
"클럽 같은 분위기는 새로운 사람들에게 환영받기 어렵게 만들었습니다."
クラブ的な
Transliteration: kurabu-teki na
"クラブ的な雰囲気は新しいメンバーが歓迎されるのを難しくしました。"
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