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name-drop

[neym-drop]
–verb (used without object), -dropped, -drop⋅ping.
to indulge in name-dropping.

Origin:
1950–55
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name-drop   (nām'drŏp')
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'-drop'per n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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