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."
Where it comes from
From an old word for a heavy blow or impact, reused to mean the weight your name carries online and the influence that comes with it.
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