noun
claque
Claque (noun) means a group of people paid to attend a show and either clap or jeer.
noun
1
A group of people paid to attend a show and either clap or jeer.
"The claque isn't paid. In fact, claqueurs pay to get in. The inducement is that they can buy standing room for half price, without waiting in line."
— John Briggs, What every young claqueur should know (1957)
"The most popular singers have been obliged to give free tickets and even to donate cash, lest the claque retaliate by frantic applause at the wrong moment."
— , Theatre claqueurs in Vienna form union; now get two Wienerwursts for simple applause, six with beer for special ovations (1930)
2
A group of over-eager admirers.
3
A group who agree in advance to show strong support for an idea, to make it seem more popular than it really is.
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Etymology
Taken from French claque ("group of people hired to applaud or boo, claque", literally "a slap; a clap").
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What is the meaning of claque?
"claque" (noun) means a group of people paid to attend a show and either clap or jeer.
What are the different meanings of claque?
"claque" has 3 main meanings: 1. A group of people paid to attend a show and either clap or jeer; 2. A group of over-eager admirers; 3. A group who agree in advance to show strong support for an idea, to make it seem more popular than it really is.
