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name-dropping

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

The practice of casually mentioning famous or important people or the titles of their works, subtly implying familiarity or association, in order to impress others.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Françaisname-dropping

Examples

““The one thing I don't want⟳ anybody to do, the one thing I will not tolerate, is name-dropping. It's bad. Marlon Brando told me that.””

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

name-letter effect name-sake nameability nameable nameableness nameboard

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