NYT Dictionary

CLUBBY

/ˈklʌbi/
AdjectiveCLUB-byclub-by · 2 syllablesGrade 8

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2022, 2024

Meaning

Resembling or suggestive of a social club or clubhouse.

Etymology

Origin: Old English

Etymology tree Proto-Germanic *klumpô Old Norse klubbabor. Middle English clubbe English club Proto-Indo-European *-kos Proto-Germanic *-gaz Proto-West Germanic *-g Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English clubby From club + -y.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

clubbishclannishcliquishsnobbishsnobbyaffableamiablecivilclubbablecommunicative

NYT Puzzle Appearances

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