Drop-by

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A brief visit, especially (politics) for the purpose of attracting voters or motivating one's staff.

    "About all George had scheduled during these long hours were a few delegation drop-bys, a duty he shared with other party luminaries, to motivate the troops for the fall campaign."

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"About all George had scheduled during these long hours were a few delegation drop-bys, a duty he shared with other party luminaries, to motivate the troops for the fall campaign."

Etymology

Deverbal from drop by.

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