NAME-DROPPING


Meaning of NAME-DROPPING in English

Pronunciation: - ˌ drä-pi ŋ

Function: noun

Date: 1950

: the studied but seemingly casual mention of prominent persons as associates done to impress others

– name-drop \ - ˌ dräp \ intransitive verb

– name-drop · per \ ˌ drä-p ə r \ noun

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