Comparative form meaning more cliquish or more inclined to form exclusive groups.
From 'cliquey' (adjective form of clique) + '-er' (comparative suffix). A nonstandard formation; 'more cliquish' is preferred in modern English.
English speakers often struggle with comparative forms—is it 'cliquier' or 'cliqueier'? We instinctively add '-er' to short adjectives, even when the result sounds awkward!
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