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name-drop
(nāmˈdrŏpˌ)
intransitive verb name-dropped, name-drop·ping, name-drops To mention casually the names of illustrious or famous people in order to imply that one is on familiar terms with them, intended as a means of self-promotion.
Related Forms:
- nameˈ-dropˌper noun