Definition of "clubby" [clubby]

• Typical of a club or club members. (adjective)
• Friendly; sociable. (adjective)
• Clannish; exclusive. (adjective)

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• "But a number of commentators noted that the accusations against Mr. Strauss-Kahn pointed not only to elitism in the Socialist party - the "caviar left" - but also to what they termed clubby corruption and even immorality."
• "The toughest week for a big-league clubby is the one before spring training."
• "Bring together the righteous, the greedy and the the 'clubby' and you have all the ingredients for a good dramatic play."