clout
kloutnoun, verb
SlangDifficulty 1 of 3: Widely known
Definition
Influence, prestige, or recognition, often in the context of social media.
Examples
With millions of followers, he's got major clout in the social media world.
After the viral video, she gained clout and became an internet sensation.
They started the business from scratch and earned industry clout with innovative ideas.
At a glance
- Track
- Slang
- Region
- Statewide
- Part of speech
- noun, verb