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- DictionaryClout/klout/
noun
- 1. a heavy blow with the hand or a hard object: informal "a clout on the ear"
- 2. influence or power, especially in politics or business: informal "I knew he carried a lot of clout"
verb
- 1. hit hard with the hand or a hard object: informal "I clouted him on the head"
- 2. mend with a patch: archaic "he helps the women clout their pans"
1. dialectal, chiefly British : a piece of cloth or leather : rag. 2. : a blow especially with the hand. When she was naughty, she would get a clout from her mother. also : a hard hit in baseball. 3. : a white cloth on a stake or frame used as a target in archery. 4. : pull, influence. political clout.
CLOUT definition: 1. to hit someone or something with the hand or with a heavy object: 2. If you clout a ball, such…. Learn more.
Note: it's not just tough guys who have clout. China is said to have "growing economic clout ," and Oprah is known to have significant clout in the media industry. Definitions of clout. noun. (boxing) a blow with the fist. “I gave him a clout on his nose”. synonyms: biff, lick, poke, punch, slug. see more. verb.
6 days ago · clout in American English. (klaut) noun. 1. a blow, esp. with the hand; cuff. The bully gave him a painful clout on the head. 2. informal. pull; strong influence; muscle, esp. political power. a wealthy campaign contributor with clout at city hall.
Definition of clout noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Apr 27, 2024 · Noun [ edit] clout ( plural cloutes ) A (smaller) piece of fabric; a shred : A patch (fabric for mending). A bandage or dressing (for wounds) rag, tatter (piece of clothing) A (larger) piece of fabric; a cloth : Threadbare or inferior clothing. Cloth for wrapping babies; swaddling clothes.
CLOUT meaning: 1. power and influence over other people: 2. a heavy blow made with the hand. Learn more.
