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clout
What does clout mean?
Social influence or status, particularly the kind that comes from being well-known online. Having clout means people pay attention to you and what you do carries weight.
"He's got serious clout in the sneaker community."
Origin
"Clout" is an old English word for influence or a heavy blow, but its modern fame-and-attention sense was supercharged by hip-hop and internet culture in the 2010s.
Frequently asked questions
What does clout mean in slang?
Clout means influence, fame, or social pull — especially the online kind that comes from followers and attention.
Where did clout come from?
It's an old word for influence that took on its modern fame sense through hip-hop and internet culture in the 2010s.
What does clout chasing mean?
Clout chasing means doing things purely to gain attention or fame, usually seen as inauthentic.
How do you use clout in a sentence?
For example: "they did it for the clout" — meaning for attention or status.
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