Klute
A term that, while not officially recognized in standard dictionaries, has gained traction in certain online communities and subcultures to describe someone who is perceived as:
(1) An individual who is overly inquisitive, nosy, or meddlesome, particularly regarding the private lives or affairs of others. This often carries a connotation of intrusiveness or prying.
(2) Someone who is excessively curious and asks numerous, sometimes inappropriate, questions.
(3) A person exhibiting stalker-like behavior, obsessed with knowing everything about another person's life. The term implies a lack of respect for personal boundaries.
(4) In a more humorous context, a 'klute' can playfully denote someone who is relentlessly seeking information or clues, like a detective or investigator.
(5) It's a neologism, so its precise meaning and usage are still evolving, relying heavily on context and the nuances of online communication.
Klute meaning with examples
- 1. Sarah's endless questions about Mark's dating life made him feel uncomfortable. "Stop being such a klute, Sarah!" he finally exclaimed, asking her to back off. His friend quickly agreed, saying that she went over the line. He did not appreciate her meddlesome behavior as she became increasingly invasive and overbearing when inquiring about his personal business. This constant prodding was frankly disturbing.
- 2. The group discussion was interrupted by a klute who wanted to know everyone’s bank account numbers and political affiliations, completely derailing the conversation with this invasive behavior. Some participants said that his prying was inappropriate as his questions were far too personal and outside the context of their casual meeting. Several members of the group requested that he leave and never return.
- 3. The detective, constantly chasing down leads and piecing together the puzzle, was jokingly referred to by his colleagues as the office klute after an intense case. His tenacious desire for clues was both admirable and, sometimes, a source of amusement. They knew he'd continue asking questions until he got answers.
- 4. After seeing the paparazzi follow the celebrity for blocks, the public began to refer to the entire paparazzi community as a bunch of *klutes*, because of their obsession with gathering information. They showed an extreme lack of respect for personal space and privacy, constantly harassing the star for information that the star never gave permission to share.
- 5. The online forum buzzed with accusations of one user being a klute after they started digging into the personal details of another member, posting publicly available information that was not supposed to be public. Other users chastised the poster for such obsessive investigation, urging them to respect boundaries and privacy. The admins swiftly banned the poster.
