name-drop

See also: namedrop and name drop

English

Verb

name-drop (third-person singular simple present name-dropp, present participle ing, simple past and past participle name-droped)

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.

   Synonym: namecheck

Alternative forms

• name drop
• namedrop

Related terms

• name-dropping

Further reading

• name-dropping on Wikipedia.Wikipedia

Anagrams

• pardon me, pomander