Definition of Name-dropping

1. Noun. The practice of casually mentioning important people in order to impress your listener. "The hard thing about name-dropping is to avoid being too obvious about it"

Generic synonyms: Mention, Reference

Definition of Name-dropping

1. Noun. The practice of casually mentioning famous or important people or the titles of their works, often subtly implying familiarity or association, in order to impress others. ¹

2. Verb. (present participle of name-drop) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Name-dropping

namansilite
namaskar
namaskars
namaste
namastes
namaycush
namaycushes
nambulite
namby-pamby
name-based type system
name-based type systems
name-calling
name-callings
name-drop
name-dropper
name-dropping (current term)
name-sake
name after
name and address
name and shame
name bearing type
name brand
name brands
name calling
name day
name days
name drop
name dropper
name dropping
name for

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