name-dropper

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name-drop (n

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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-dropper [ˈneɪmˌdrɒpəʳ] N he's a name-dropper → siempre está mencionando a la gente importante que conoce

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