A hit or smack.
Clout
KLOWT
klaʊt
Noun
Example Sentences
"Give you a clout."
"Got a clout."
Etymology & History
Geordie term for hitting. From Old English clūt (patch).
Word Details
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Region
Newcastle/Tyneside
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Era
Medieval
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Language
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Formality
informal
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