clique 
/ˈklɪk, ˈkli:k/ noun
plural cliques /ˈklɪk, ˈkli:k/ noun [count] disapproving : a small group of people who spend time together and who are not friendly to other people
▪ high school cliques
▪ high school cliques
— cliqu·ish /ˈklɪkɪʃ, ˈkli:kɪʃ/ also cliqu·ey /ˈklɪki, ˈkli:ki/ adjective [more cliquish; most cliquish]
▪ The students in the high school are very cliquish and unfriendly. ▪ cliquish attitudes
/ˈklɪkɪʃ, ˈkli:kɪʃ/ also cliqu·ey /ˈklɪki, ˈkli:ki/ adjective [more cliquish; most cliquish] ▪ The students in the high school are very cliquish and unfriendly. ▪ cliquish attitudes
