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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. Synonym: clout goblin
    • 2025 June 27, Kevin Roose, Casey Newton, “Hard Fork Live, Part 1: Sam Altman and Brad Lightcap of OpenAI”, in The New York Times‎[1], →ISSN:[To Daniel Lurie] You are very active on short-form video apps, such as Instagram, Reels, and TikTok. You post more Instagram Reels than a Gen Z clout chaser. And honestly, they’re pretty good.

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  • cloud chaser
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