What is another word for Claqueur?

Pronunciation: [klˈakjuːr] (IPA)

Claqueur is a term that refers to a member of a group hired to applaud or encourage performers in a theatrical production. Some synonyms for claqueur include supporter, cheerleader, promoter, advocate, ally, or enthusiast. Additionally, the word "flatterer" can also be used to describe someone who applauds or praises in an insincere or artificial manner. Other words to describe this type of behavior include sycophant, toadie, or bootlicker. While these synonyms all carry slightly different connotations, they are all used to describe someone who shows false or exaggerated support for a person or cause.

Usage examples for Claqueur

But when their beauty is bought by the ounce at the perfumer's, and will not stand three drops of water on a rag; then their wit consists in a couplet of a farce, and their talent lies in the hand of the Claqueur, it is hard indeed to understand how respectable men with good names, ordinary sense, and decent coats, can let themselves be carried away by a common place passion for these most mercenary creatures.
"Bohemians of the Latin Quarter"
Henry Murger
Under these circumstances I could not pose as a genuine Murl, although this fact did not disturb the genial and fraternal relations which existed between my colleagues and me; and on occasion also I was equal to the best of them in exercising the specialty of a genuine Murl Claqueur.
"Memories of a Musical Life"
William Mason
She got to know a Claqueur, madame, saving your presence, a man paid to clap, you know, the grand nephew of an old mattress-picker of the Faubourg Saint-Marceau.
"Cousin Betty"
Honore de Balzac

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