English

Alternative forms

• name dropping, namedropping

Noun

name-dropping ‎(countable and uncountable, plural name-droppings)

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

See also

• drop

Verb

name-dropping

1. present participle of name-drop

   Our drama teacher is always name-dropping, but I bet she's never even been to New York.