name-drop
Mention famous friends
To name-drop is to casually mention famous or influential people in conversation to impress others or suggest personal connections: She kept name-dropping celebrities she'd supposedly met at parties.
The practice implies the connections may be exaggerated or the mention calculated.
A name-dropper does this habitually.
One who flaunts
- bragSpeak with excessive pride
- swaggerConfident, boastful manner
- self-promotionPublicizing one's own merits
- grandstandingPerforming to impress onlookers
impress · flaunt · posturing · one-upmanship · humble-brag · peacocking · showboating · attention-seeking
Widely known, much recognized
- starLuminous astronomical object
- A-listerTop-tier famous person
- VIPNotable, for short
- notableWorthy of attention
Hollywood · mogul · influencer · socialite · big-name · glitterati
Casual strategic socializing
- minglingCasual social interaction
- insiderOne with confidential access
- well-connectedHaving influential contacts
- hobnobbingCasual social mingling
Reputation commanding admiration
- cloutInformal power or punch
- cachetRespected status or appeal
- exclusivityState of being limited
- eliteSuperior select group
in-crowd · credibility · association · proximity · belonging · aspirational · impressive · envy
show-off
One who flaunts
- bragSpeak with excessive pride
- swaggerConfident, boastful manner
- self-promotionPublicizing one's own merits
grandstanding · impress · flaunt · posturing · one-upmanship · humble-brag · peacocking · showboating · attention-seeking · self-aggrandizing
famous
Widely known, much recognized
notable · Hollywood · mogul · influencer · socialite · big-name · glitterati
schmoozing
Casual strategic socializing
- minglingCasual social interaction
- insiderOne with confidential access
- well-connectedHaving influential contacts
hobnobbing · glad-handing · circles · access
prestige
Reputation commanding admiration
- cloutInformal power or punch
- cachetRespected status or appeal
- exclusivityState of being limited
elite · in-crowd · credibility · association · proximity · belonging · aspirational · impressive · envy
reference
Directing attention elsewhere
name-dropdownplay
Diminish perceived importance
fly under the radar · understate · stay humble · keep mum · self-deprecate
name-dropkeep quiet
Remain silent
keep to oneself · stay humble · fly under the radar · keep a low profile
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