Internet Slang

What Does "Clout" Mean?

Quick Definition
Social influence, fame, or power — especially on social media.
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What "Clout" Really Means

"Clout" refers to social influence, popularity, or power — particularly online. Having "clout" means you're influential and people pay attention to you. "Clout chasing" is doing things specifically to gain social media attention or followers, often in desperate or inauthentic ways. The term became central to discussions about social media culture in the late 2010s.

Origin & History

Hip-hop slang; became social media vocabulary ~2017-2018.

Tone & Context

This slang is generally considered neutral in tone. Social media discussions, casual. Very widely understood.

Example Sentences

  • "She only hangs out with famous people for the clout."
  • "Stop clout chasing — just be yourself."
  • "He has massive clout on TikTok — 2 million followers."
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