Last Updated:2025/11/21
(transitive, intransitive) 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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Source Word
name-drop
Verb
intransitive
transitive
Japanese Meaning
(自動詞・他動詞)有名な人物や著名な作品の名前をさりげなく口にすることで、自己のステータスや知識、ファッション感度を強調し、他者に良い印象を与える行為
( present singular third-person )
( participle present )
( participle past )
( past )