name-drop

name-drop
\\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ intransitive verb
Etymology: back-formation from name-dropper & name-dropping
: to engage in name-dropping

we name-drop in order to establish some contact with a tradition more acceptable than our own — Clifton Fadiman

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ˈname-drop [name-drop name-drops name-dropped name-dropping] ; verb intransitive
see also drop names
Main entry:name-droppingderived

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • name-drop|per — «NAYM DROP uhr», noun. a person who practices name dropping …   Useful english dictionary

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  • name-drop — /ˈneɪm drɒp/ (say naym drop) verb (i) (name dropped, name dropping) to mention casually in conversation the names of prominent people as though they are personal friends, in order to impress. –name dropper, noun –name dropping, noun …  

  • name-drop — /naym drop /, v.i., name dropped, name dropping. to indulge in name dropping. [1950 55] * * * …   Universalium

  • name-drop — intransitive verb see name dropping …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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