ALL meanings of name-dropping
name-drop·ping
N n - noun name-dropping 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. 1
- verb without object name-dropping to indulge in name-dropping. 1
- noun name-dropping mentioning famous person to impress 1
- noun name-dropping the practice of referring frequently to famous or fashionable people, esp as though they were intimate friends, in order to impress others 0