CLOUT

People with clout are often seen as having the ability to sway public opinion or make decisions that impact others. For example:

• The celebrity's clout enabled them to raise millions of dollars for their charity.
• The politician had enough clout to push the new legislation through Congress.
• With millions of followers on social media, the influencer used their clout to promote various brands and products.
• He's only hanging out with them to gain some clout.

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"Clout" means influence or power.

Summary of Key Points

We have summarized the key points in the table below:

Clout
Definition:	Influence
Type:	Word (Slang)
Guessability:	3: Guessable
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

An Academic Look at Clout

When used to mean "influence," clout is a slang term. Slang is informal language that consists of words, phrases, and uses of language that are often restricted to a specific context or a particular group of users. Slang is not typically used in formal or professional settings.

Example of Clout Used in a Text

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