Clouting: meaning, definitions and examples

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clouting

 

[ หˆklaสŠtษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

informal influence

Clouting refers to informal influence, clout or power that an individual or organization holds in a particular field. It's often associated with the ability to sway decisions or opinions without formal authority.

Synonyms

authority, influence, power, sway

Examples of usage

  • He gained a lot of clouting in the political arena.
  • Her clouting in the business community opened many doors.
  • With such clouting, he could easily get what he wanted.
  • Clouting in social media can lead to big opportunities.
Context #2 | Verb

to hit or strike

To clout means to hit or strike someone or something with force. It implies a physical action, often with an implication of strong impact.

Synonyms

bang, hit, smite, strike

Examples of usage

  • He clouted the ball out of the park.
  • She clouted him on the back of the head playfully.
  • The boxer clouted his opponent in the final round.
  • They clouted the door shut in frustration.

Translations

Translations of the word "clouting" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น batida

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคพเคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schlag

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pukulan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัƒะดะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uderzenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ‰“ๆ’ƒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท coup

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ golpe

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท darbe

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํƒ€๊ฒฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุถุฑุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รบder

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ รบder

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰“ๅ‡ป

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ udar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรถgg

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะพา›า›ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ แƒขแƒงแƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zษ™rbษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ golpe

Etymology

The word 'clout' has its origins in Middle English, deriving from 'cloute', which meant a patch or piece of cloth. In the 14th century, the term began to be used metaphorically to refer to influence or power, as individuals 'patched' together their reputations or status within social structures. The verb form, meaning 'to strike', likely evolved alongside this notion of force or impact, as a 'clout' can also refer to a blow. Over time, the informal usage of 'clout' became entrenched in various English-speaking cultures, encompassing both physical strikes and social influence, leading to the emergence of 'clouting' as a term that encapsulates both meanings.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,008, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.