name-drops
Mentions famous acquaintances
Name-drops is the verb form of name-drop, meaning to casually mention famous or influential people in conversation to impress others: She constantly name-drops celebrities she's met at parties.
The practice implies the speaker wants to seem important by association.
Someone who does this is a name-dropper.
Excessive self-praise
- show-offOne who flaunts
- vanityExcessive pride in oneself
- egotismInflated sense of self-importance
- swaggerConfident, boastful manner
conceit · pompous · smugness · arrogance · grandstanding · trumpeting · pretension · self-promotion
Informal power or punch
- leverageBorrowed capital for amplified returns
- credibilityQuality inspiring trust
- endorsementFormal expression of support
- persuasionConvincing through reasoning
sway · pull · weight · authority · cachet · association · affiliation · vouching
Casual strategic socializing
- minglingCasual social interaction
- socializingEngaging with others recreationally
- connectionsRelationships between things
- contactsPeople you know professionally
gala · mixer · hobnobbing · insider · access · circles · scene · entourage
boasting
Excessive self-praise
swagger · conceit · pompous · smugness · arrogance · grandstanding · trumpeting · pretension · self-promotion · humble-brag
clout
Informal power or punch
- leverageBorrowed capital for amplified returns
- credibilityQuality inspiring trust
- endorsementFormal expression of support
persuasion · sway · pull · weight · authority · cachet · association · affiliation · vouching · coattails
schmoozing
Casual strategic socializing
- minglingCasual social interaction
- socializingEngaging with others recreationally
- connectionsRelationships between things
contacts · gala · mixer · hobnobbing · insider · access · circles · scene · entourage · clique
mention
Brief verbal acknowledgment
- referenceDirecting attention elsewhere
- allusionIndirect reference to something
- shout-outPublic recognition given
namedropping · citing · invoking · peppering · quotation · anecdote · story · humble-brag
famous
Widely known, much recognized
- starLuminous astronomical object
- A-listerTop-tier famous person
- superstarExceptionally famous performer
icon · VIP · luminary · megastar · headliner · glitterati · red-carpet · paparazzi · spotlight · high-profile
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