What it means
Clout is social pull and influence, the weight your name throws around thanks to followers, fame or hanging with the right people. Doing something just for clout means chasing the attention rather than actually meaning it.
Usage examples
"He only posted the rescue for clout, deleted it after."
"She has serious clout, one story and the place sells out."
"Man bought a whole camera crew to hand out two burgers, pure clout."
"You can tell she's got clout, one post and everybody suddenly wants in."
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Where it comes from
Originally, clout meant a heavy hit or lump in English, going back to Old English. That idea of weight and impact stuck around, and by the late 20th century Black American slang was using clout for social influence, the kind of pull that makes people listen, move, or show up. Online culture pushed it everywhere.
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