Pronunciation: /klæk/

Definitions of claque

noun a group of people hired to applaud or heckle a performer or public speaker

Example Sentences

A1 She joined the claque of fans cheering for the home team.

A2 The claque of supporters erupted into cheers as the band took the stage.

B1 The claque of critics praised the actor's performance in the new play.

B2 The claque of politicians applauded the president's speech at the conference.

C1 The claque of investors gave a standing ovation to the CEO for his successful leadership.

C2 The claque of art enthusiasts eagerly awaited the unveiling of the new exhibit at the museum.

verb to hire people to applaud or heckle

Example Sentences

A1 She claqued her hands together in excitement.

A2 The audience claqued in approval after the performance.

B1 The director instructed the actors to claque at the end of the scene.

B2 The politician tried to claque support from the crowd during the rally.

C1 The marketing team strategically claqued positive reviews to promote the product.

C2 The celebrity's fans claqued their admiration for her talent and beauty.

Examples of claque in a Sentence

formal The theater director hired a claque to applaud during the performance.

informal The singer paid a claque to cheer for her at the concert.

slang The politician's supporters acted like a claque at the rally.

figurative The group of fans formed a claque to show their support for the team.

Grammatical Forms of claque

past tense

claqued

plural

claques

comparative

more claque

superlative

most claque

present tense

claque

future tense

will claque

perfect tense

have claqued

continuous tense

is claquing

singular

claque

positive degree

claque

infinitive

to claque

gerund

claquing

participle

claquing

Origin and Evolution of claque

First Known Use: 1820 year
Language of Origin: French
Story behind the word: The word 'claque' originated in France in the 19th century.
Evolution of the word: Originally referred to a group of people hired to applaud or heckle at a performance, the word 'claque' has evolved to also describe a group of sycophants or supporters who provide insincere praise or applause.