Claquers

/klæˈkeɪrz/ noun

Definition

Plural of claquer; multiple people hired to provide fake applause and create enthusiasm at a performance.

Etymology

Regular English plural formation of 'claquer' with the addition of -s suffix to indicate more than one person.

Kelly Says

Theater owners sometimes kept rosters of claquers on speed-dial, creating a whole shadow economy around manufactured excitement in the arts!

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