English Explanatory Dictionary

name-drop

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. 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.

Word forms

name-drop name-drops name-dropping name-dropped name drop namedrop

Etymology

From name + drop.

Synonyms

namecheck

Related words

name-dropping
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