clout
noun/klaʊt/
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Clout in slang refers to social media influence, fame, or power. Someone with clout can shape trends and has the ability to impact large numbers of people.
📖 Meanings
1Social media influence, fame, or power — the ability to impact trends and people.
"She has a lot of clout in the music industry." — (She is very influential — what she does sets trends)
2Doing something purely for attention or social media followers — "clout chasing."
"He only did it for the clout." — (His motivation was gaining followers, not anything genuine)
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