name-dropped

A form of name-drop — To casually mention a well-known or illustrious person or the titles of their works, often implying familiarity or association, especially in order to impress others, increase one's status, or to appear knowledgeable or fashionable.

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Meanings

verb
  1. participlepastsimple past and past participle of name-drop
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APA

name-dropped. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/name-dropped

MLA

“name-dropped.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/name-dropped. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “name-dropped,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/name-dropped.

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