Drop-by

Origin

From the verb phrase drop by.

Full definition of drop-by

Noun

1. A brief visit, especially (politics) for the purpose of attracting voters or motivating one's staff.
• 2008, James A. Baker, ‎Steve Fiffer, "Work Hard, Study . . . and Keep Out of Politics!" (page 103)About all George had scheduled during these long hours were a few delegation drop-bys, a duty he shared with other party luminaries, to motivate the troops for the fall campaign.
• 2011, William Muir, Freedom in America... might be off to talk at a West Point graduation, return to Washington to speak to an assemblage of liberal city mayors, and conclude by making a few remarks to members of a political action committee that has been scheduled as a "drop-by."
• 2013, Alan Rosenthal, The Best Job in PoliticsBush managed well, what with Wednesday morning breakfasts and occasional drop-bys at their offices. These private meetings were where differences were aired and settlements started to be fashioned.