Complete Definition of "name-drop"

English

Verb
to name-drop

  1. To mention casually a well-known or illustrious person as if known to the speaker, especially in order to impress
  2. To mention such a person, or the title of a work, in order to appear knowledgeable or fashionable

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name-dropping

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