clout chaser

Meaning

A 'clout chaser' is a derogatory term for someone who does or says things solely to gain popularity, influence, or social media attention. They often associate with famous people or jump on popular trends just for personal gain. It is used casually to criticize someone's insincerity and desperate need for validation.

Examples

• She only started hanging out with him because he's famous; she's such a clout chaser.

  She only started hanging out with him because he's famous; she's such a clout chaser.

• Don't pay attention to that influencer; they're just a clout chaser looking for views.

  Don't pay attention to that influencer; they're just a clout chaser looking for views.

• He started a fake drama online, proving once again that he is a major clout chaser.

  He started a fake drama online, proving once again that he is a major clout chaser.

• I hate how clout chasers use serious news stories just to get more followers.

  I hate how clout chasers use serious news stories just to get more followers.

• She accused her ex of being a clout chaser after he posted their private texts.

  She accused her ex of being a clout chaser after he posted their private texts.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ He is chasing the clout online.

  ✓ He is chasing clout online.

  While 'chasing clout' is a verb phrase, we do not usually use 'the' before 'clout' in this context.

• ✗ She is a very clout chaser person.

  ✓ She is a major clout chaser.

  'Clout chaser' is a noun phrase, so it cannot directly modify 'person' like an adjective.

Related Expressions

Practice

• He only collabs with bigger YouTubers because he's a total ___.

  💡 Someone who desperately pursues social media fame.

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  clout chaser

• Ignore her comments; she is just a ___ trying to get attention.

  💡 Two words describing a fame seeker.

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  clout chaser