clubbing

verb

1. (form-of, gerund, participle, present)present participle and gerund of club

noun

1. (countable)An instance of using a club.

   “There was an outbreak of near-fatal clubbings in that area.”

   “Efforts to unionize were routinely met with clubbings, shootings, jailings, blacklistings and executions, perpetrated not only by well-armed legions of company goons, but also by police officers, deputies, National Guardsmen and even regular soldiers.”

2. (countable)A thickening of the ends of fingers and toes.
3. (uncountable)The practice of frequenting nightclubs.

   “We're going clubbing tonight.”

   “I don't like clubbing.”

   “Founded in 2022, the House of Happiness markets itself as “London’s ultimate sober clubbing extravaganza.” It’s one of a growing number of events looking to provide a “nightlife-style” space for those who don’t want to drink but still want to party.”

4. (countable, uncountable)The development of clubroot in a plant.