Name-dropping

Alternative forms

• name dropping, namedropping

Full definition of name-dropping

Noun

1. The practice of casually mentioning famous or important people or the titles of their works, often subtly implying familiarity or association, in order to impress others.

Related terms

• name-drop, namedrop, name drop
• namedropper

Verb

1. Present participle of name-dropOur drama teacher is always name-dropping, but I bet she's never even been to New York.