namedropping
verb
Meaning
- To casually mention a well-known or illustrious person or the titles of their works, often implying familiarity or association, especially in order to impress others, increase one's status, or to appear knowledgeable or fashionable.
- 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.
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