clerb

English

Etymology

Humorously altered pronunciation of club. The dialog "in da clerb, we all fam" appeared in a 2014 scene in the American sitcom Broad City in which two characters attempt to blend in at a party. Popularized on TikTok in late 2024.[1]

Noun

clerb

  1. (slang, humorous or sarcastic) Pronunciation spelling of club.
    • 2012, “PHOTOS – Meet The Cast of Bravo’s Shahs of Sunset! Premieres March 11”, in Reality Tea[1]:
      While his friends think he a player, looking for “the one” at the clerb, Mike is adamant that he’s a reformed Romeo.
    • 2018, “What we did in Florence, Italy”, in Nom Life[2]:
      It's like buying bottle service at the clerb in Vegas (minus all the disappointment).

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