name-drop
verbUK /ˈneɪm drɒp/
US /ˈneɪm drɑːp/
To say a famous person's name to make yourself look important.
He kept name-dropping his favorite singer to impress the other kids.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. To mention a well-known person casually in conversation.
She name-dropped a few actors she met at the party.
3. To use famous names to gain attention or trust.
The salesman name-dropped big companies to seem successful.
4. To mention a name briefly without giving details.
He name-dropped the book but never explained what it was about.