name-dropper

name-drop

(nām′drŏp′)

intr.v. name-dropped, name-drop·ping, name-drops

To mention casually the names of famous or important people to create the impression that one is familiar with them in an attempt to impress or influence others.

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name′-drop′per n.

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Translations

name-dropper

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

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