name-dropping

[ neym-drop-ing ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

the introduction into one's conversation, letters, etc., of the names of famous or important people as alleged friends or associates in order to impress others.

name-dropping

informal.
the practice of referring frequently to famous or fashionable people, esp as though they were intimate friends, in order to impress others

First recorded in 1945–50

The former Secretary of State popped in while host Stephen Colbert was taking her to task for name-dropping in the book.

Was it a serious and useful homage to Gramsci, or just materialized name dropping?

Kardashian is one of many celebrities who now command substantial fees for peppering their posts with commercial name-dropping.

The competitive name-dropping soon extended beyond the hot artist to the star dealers.

April 25, 2024firkin

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