clout — influence or power, especially in politics or business
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: influence or power, especially in politics or business
Pronunciation (IPA): /klaʊt/
Korean meaning: 영향력, 권력 (특히 정치나 비즈니스에서)
Korean pronunciation: **클라**우트
Example Sentences
- The CEO's clout was so strong that even competitors listened to his advice.
- My grandma may be small, but she has serious clout in our family - nobody dares to skip Sunday dinner!
- The angry mother gave her misbehaving son a clout on the back of his head.
clout
NOUN//klaʊt//
influence or power, especially in politics or business
The executive uses their clout to influence important government decisions
Clout hits hard — punching through with power and influence!
Her clout turns doubt into a victory shout!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'clut' meaning a piece of cloth or lump, related to Old Norse 'klútr'. The sense of 'influence or power' developed metaphorically from the idea of a heavy blow or strike, then to striking force and authority.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The CEO's clout was so strong that even competitors listened to his advice.”
“My grandma may be small, but she has serious clout in our family - nobody dares to skip Sunday dinner!”
“The angry mother gave her misbehaving son a clout on the back of his head.”
“His social media clout helped him get free products from dozens of brands.”
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