name-drop

See also: namedrop and name drop

English

Alternative forms

name drop, namedrop

Etymology

From name +‎ drop.

Verb

name-drop (third-person singular simple present name-drops, present participle name-dropping, simple past and past participle name-dropped)

(transitive, intransitive) To casually mention a well-known or illustrious person or the titles of their works, often implying familiarity or association, especially in order to impress others, increase one's status, or to appear knowledgeable or fashionable.
Synonym: namecheck

Related terms

name-dropping

Translations

Translations

Chinese:
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German: Namen erwähnen, Namen fallenlassen
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Further reading

name-dropping on Wikipedia.Wikipedia

Anagrams

pardon me, pomander

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