'Claque' definitions:

Definition of 'claque'

(from WordNet)
noun
A group of followers hired to applaud at a performance

Definition of 'Claque'

From: GCIDE
  • Claque \Claque\, n. [F.]
  • 1. A collection of persons employed to applaud at a theatrical exhibition. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. a group of sycophantic followers. [PJC]