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)

1. (ambitransitive) 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: Mandarin: please add this translation if you can French: please add this translation if you can German: Namen erwähnen, Namen fallenlassen Russian: please add this translation if you can Spanish: mentar distendidamente, soltar nombres Thai: please add this translation if you can

Further reading

• name-dropping on Wikipedia.Wikipedia

Anagrams

• pardon me, pomander