namedrop

namedrop [ˈneimˌdrɔp] vi.

1. ■ (namedropped; namedropping)(在谈话或书信中)高攀名人显要以抬高身价

I am tired of listening to his continual namedropping. 我讨厌听他的不断谈到要人的姓名以抬高身价。

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继承用法

namedropper n. namedropping n.

1. ■ (在谈话或书信中)高攀名人显要以抬高身价的习惯[行为, 作风]