"clout chaser" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: clout chasers [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} clout chaser (plural clout chasers)
  1. (informal) A person who attempts to gain political or social power and influence, especially through association or conflict with public figures. Tags: informal Synonyms: clout goblin Related terms: cloud chaser
    Sense id: en-clout_chaser-en-noun-z93PSb-t Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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