clout

noun
UK: /klaʊt/
US: /klaʊt/

  1. Influence or power, especially in politics or business.

    1. She has a lot of clout in the company so people listen to her.
    2. The senator used his political clout to get the bill passed quickly and efficiently.

  2. To hit someone or something hard, usually with a hand or object.

    1. He gave the table a clout when he got angry during the game.
    2. She clouted him on the head for trying to steal her candy from her bag.

Synonyms

influence strike force power hit authority impact
clout verb

  1. To hit someone or something forcefully.

    1. He clouted the ball very far over the fence in one swing.
    2. She clouted him one after he tried to pick her purse from her shoulder.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "clout" in English means: Influence or power, especially in politics or business., To hit someone or something hard, usually with a hand or object..

The phonetic transcription of "clout" is /klaʊt/ in British English and /klaʊt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "clout": influence, strike, force, power, hit, authority, impact.

Example usage of "clout": "She has a lot of clout in the company so people listen to her.". More examples on the page.