What does CLOUT mean?

Clout

Parts of Speech: Noun, verb

Definitions:

1. (n.) A heavy blow or hit, especially with the hand or a hard object.
2. (n.) Influence or power, especially in politics or business.
3. (v.) To hit or strike with a heavy blow.
4. (v.) To influence or persuade someone.

Pronunciations:

• US: /klaʊt/
• UK: /klaʊt/

Origin and Usage:

The word "clout" originated from the Old English word "clūt" which means "a piece of cloth or metal". The meaning of the word evolved to include "a heavy blow or hit", and later on, "influence or power". The word is commonly used in both American and British English.

Synonyms:

• Blow
• Hit
• Impact
• Influence
• Power

Related Words:

• Blout
• Clift
• Cloot
• Clout
• Clown

Example Sentences:

1. He gave the ball a good clout with the bat.
2. The politicians clout helped him win the election.
3. She clouted him on the head with a frying pan.
4. He used his charm to clout the investors into backing his project.