Clout
Meaning: Social influence, fame, or popularity, especially on social media.
Clout is the currency of the internet. Having clout means you have influence, followers, and cultural relevance. People 'chase clout' by doing outrageous things for attention. It can be used admiringly ('She has major clout') or critically ('He's just doing it for clout').
Examples
- She has so much clout that brands DM her begging for partnerships. 她影响力大到品牌争着给她发私信求合作。Ella tiene tanto clout que las marcas le escriben suplicándole colaboraciones.彼女はすごいクラウトがあるから、ブランドがコラボを懇願するDMを送ってくる。그녀는 클라우트가 엄청나서 브랜드들이 협업을 간청하는 DM을 보내.
- He only started that argument for clout — he doesn't actually care. 他只是为了博流量才挑起的争论——他根本不在乎。Él solo empezó esa discusión por el clout — en realidad le da igual.あいつはクラウトのためにあの口論を始めただけで、本当は気にしてない。그는 클라우트를 위해 그 논쟁을 시작한 것뿐이야 — 실제로 관심 없어.
- Don't do it just for clout — do it because you actually believe in it. 别只为了博流量去做——做你真正相信的事。No lo hagas solo por el clout — hazlo porque de verdad crees en ello.クラウトのためだけにやるなよ——本当に信じているからやれ。클라우트를 위해서만 하지 마 — 진심으로 믿기 때문에 해.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: social media, internet fame, hip-hop culture
Tone: varied — admiring or critical
✓ Do Say
- She has real clout.她有真正的影响力。Ella tiene clout de verdad.彼女には本物のクラウトがある。그녀는 진짜 클라우트가 있어.
- He's just doing it for the clout.他就是为了博流量。Lo hace solo por el clout.あいつはクラウトのためにやってるだけだ。그는 그냥 클라우트를 위해 하는 거야.
✗ Don't Say
- Using 'clout' to describe traditional, offline power sounds forced — it's primarily about internet and cultural influence用'clout'来形容传统的线下权力听起来很违和——它主要指互联网和文化影响力Usar 'clout' para describir poder tradicional fuera de internet suena forzado — se refiere principalmente a la influencia en internet y cultural伝統的なオフラインの権力に「クラウト」を使うと不自然——主にインターネットや文化的な影響力について使う言葉'클라우트'를 전통적인 오프라인 권력을 설명하는 데 사용하면 어색합니다 — 이 용어는 주로 인터넷과 문화적 영향력에 대한 것입니다
Origin & History
Originally meaning political or social influence. Hip-hop culture revived and redefined it in the 2010s to specifically mean social media influence and internet fame.
Cultural Context
Era: 2010s modern usage
Generation: Millennials, Gen Z
Social background: Universal
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