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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

name-drop

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.90 in modern English

Syllables
name--drop
IPA
13
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

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.

Etymology

From name + drop.

Inflected Forms

name-drops (present, singular) name-dropping (participle, present) name-dropped (participle, past) name-dropped (past) name drop (alternative) namedrop (alternative)

Phrases

name-dropping

Frequently Paired Words

name-dropping

Synonyms

namecheck

Questions

What does name-drop mean?
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.
Where does name-drop come from?
From name + drop.

How to pronounce name-drop

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