Claque

noun

/ˈklæk/

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.nounA group of people hired to attend a performance and to either applaud or boo.

2.nounA group of people who pre-arrange among themselves to express strong support for an idea, so as to give the false impression of a wider consensus.

3.nounA group of fawning admirers.

Synonyms

claquer clapter clapping applauding round of applause clapalong claptrap slow clap clap hand clapper clap-o-meter

Rhymes With

crack slack black track hack rack back setback

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