verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To casually mention a well-known or illustrious person or the titles of their works, often implying familiarity or association, especially in order to impress others, increase one's status, or to appear knowledgeable or fashionable. ambitransitive

Synonyms

All synonyms

namecheck

Etymology

From name + drop.

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