Influence or power in political and community circles. Originally popularized by Chicago journalist Mike Royko to describe local movers and shakers when Richard J. Daley was mayor in the Sixties and early Seventies. Usage spread nationally.
"Go get next to the alderman. He has the clout to get you that city contract, but you better be able to convince him what's in it for him."
by Jaded1 June 13, 2009
"Bro you have no clout."
by cupcakelmao November 28, 2017
by BigRichardTyrone August 02, 2018
by MentalScientist March 11, 2018
Gaining respect from higher figures for no particular/ having respect for your style or the vibes you give off. “Clout” can also be used as a mother word for swag, not too often but you may see or hear it
1.A nigga got hella Clout cuz im a young trendsetter
2. She want me cuz of my clout
3.I just FaceTimed Lil Uzi. I got Clout my nigga
2. She want me cuz of my clout
3.I just FaceTimed Lil Uzi. I got Clout my nigga
by CamTheCloutGod January 12, 2018
To be clouted is to be hit or attacked quite heavily. It comes from the word clout, which also means to hit something hard. It can also mean you have a lot of money and respect, as clout has two meanings.
by The Dank Meme September 07, 2018
omg this word "clout" is popular on the social medias, im gonna say it too so people think im cool.
............youre an idiot "fam"
............youre an idiot "fam"
by DMetalR August 06, 2018