name-dropping
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See also: namedropping and name dropping
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name-dropping (countable and uncountable, plural name-droppings)
- The practice of casually mentioning famous or important people or the titles of their works, subtly implying familiarity or association, in order to impress others.
- Synonym: name-checking
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name-dropping
- present participle and gerund of name-drop
- Our drama teacher is always name-dropping, but I bet she's never even been to New York.