name-drop

See also: namedrop and name drop

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

  1. (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.

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