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name-drop

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name-drop (nmdrp)
intr.v. name-dropped, name-drop·ping, name-drops
To mention casually the names of illustrious or famous people in order to imply that one is on familiar terms with them, intended as a means of self-promotion.
name-dropper n.
Translations
name-drop [ˈneɪmˌdrɒp] vi he's always name-dropping → si dà tante arie vantando amicizie importanti
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