claque [noun]
Definition of claque:
- A group of people hired to applaud (or heckle) a performer or public speaker.
- A group of sycophantic followers.
Sentence/Example of claque:
The politician hired a claque to ensure his speech was well-received.
The actor's claque made sure to cheer loudly at every performance.
She surrounded herself with a claque of admirers who praised her every move.
The company planted a claque in the audience to generate enthusiasm for their product.
The speaker's claque erupted in applause as soon as he finished his speech.
The writer's latest book received glowing reviews, thanks to her loyal claque.
His claque was always there to support him, no matter what he did.
The concert was a success, partly due to the claque in the front rows.
The director relied on a claque to create a positive atmosphere during the premiere.
The celebrity's claque followed her everywhere, cheering her on.
The claque was well-paid to applaud at the political rally.
She was annoyed by the obvious presence of a claque at the award ceremony.
The claque's enthusiastic response made the mediocre performance seem better than it was.
The band's claque ensured that their new song was a hit.
The comedian's claque laughed at all his jokes, even the unfunny ones.
The author's claque praised her new novel excessively, despite its flaws.
The athlete's claque cheered loudly at every event he participated in.
The conference organizers planted a claque to ensure the keynote speaker was well-received.
The artist's claque praised his work, even though it was widely criticized by others.
The politician's claque was evident at every campaign event, always ready to applaud.