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clout

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /klaʊt/

clout means: The power to influence people or decisions.

noun

INFLUENCEC1

The power to influence people or decisions.

  • She has a lot of clout.
  • The union used its political clout to change the law.
  • Small firms lack the financial clout of large companies.

Similar words: influence, power, weight

Common phrases: political clout, financial clout, have clout

HARD HITC1

A hard hit, usually with a hand.

  • He gave the ball a clout.
  • She threatened him with a clout on the ear.
  • The fight ended with two sharp clouts.

How to use it: a clout on + body part (He received a clout on the head.)

Similar words: blow, smack, wallop

Common phrases: a sharp clout, clout on something, give someone a clout

Questions about clout

What does clout mean?

The power to influence people or decisions.

What is clout in other languages?

Türkçe: nüfuz · Español: influencia · Français: influence · Deutsch: Einfluss · Italiano: influenza · 日本語: 影響力

How do you pronounce clout?

It is pronounced /klaʊt/.

How do you use clout in a sentence?

She has a lot of clout. The union used its political clout to change the law.

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