name-dropping
See also: namedropping and name dropping
English
Alternative forms
- name dropping, namedropping
Noun
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.
Related terms
- name-drop, namedrop, name drop
- namedropper
See also
- drop
Verb
name-dropping
- present participle of name-drop
- Our drama teacher is always name-dropping, but I bet she's never even been to New York.