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. Synonym: name-checking ==== Related terms ==== name-drop, namedrop, name drop namedropper ==== See also ==== drop === Verb === name-dropping present participle and gerund of name-drop