name drops
Flaunts famous acquaintances
Name drops is the verb form of name-drop—to casually mention famous or important people in conversation to impress others or establish credibility: She name drops constantly at parties.
The practice implies the connections may be exaggerated or the mention unnecessary.
Someone who name drops is a name-dropper.
- braggingExcessive self-praise
- humble bragBoast dressed as complaint
- flauntingOstentatious display of something
- namedroppingMentioning connections for status
- celebrityWidely recognized public figure
VIP access · popularity · reputation · boasting · schmoozing · allusions · cultural capital · impression management · clout · ostentation · elitism · self-promotion · references · fame · pop culture references · status · showing off · public relations
- chitchatsmall talk, banter, chitchat, chatter, chat
- MC skillsintroducing, announcing, hosting, hyping, stage presence
name dropsunderstates
Presents as less important
keeps a low profile · keeps to oneself · blends in · flies under the radar · withholds
name, drop, names, named, naming, nameless, namely, namesake, drops