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Clubby vs Cubby - What's the difference?

clubby | cubby |

As an adjective clubby

is resembling or suggestive of a social club or clubhouse: congenial and exclusive.

As a noun cubby is

a small, confined space.

clubby

English

Adjective

(er)
  • Resembling or suggestive of a social club or clubhouse: congenial and exclusive.
  • (informal) Who enjoys frequenting nightclubs.

    • Usage notes

    In the sense of “resembling or suggestive of a social club”, the emphasis can be more on the congeniality (friendly, treating all guests as welcome insiders: compare family diner) or on the exclusivity; compare cliquey.

    cubby

    English

    Noun

    (cubbies)
  • A small, confined space.

    • Derived terms

    * cubbyhole, or cubby hole * cubby house