The practice of casually mentioning famous or important people or the titles of their works, subtly implying familiarity or association, in order to impress others.

present participle of name-drop

(idiomatic) To leave (school, a race, etc.) prematurely and voluntarily. / To opt out of conventional society. / (of sound, electronic signal, etc.) To be lost or momentarily interrupted.

(idiomatic, intransitive) To fall asleep. / (idiomatic, transitive, especially US) To deliver; to deposit or leave; to allow passengers to alight. / To fall. / To lessen or reduce.

Alternative form of eyedrop

a saline liquid, used to administer medication to the eye

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see drop, bomb. / (idiomatic) Alternative form of drop a bombshell / (UK, euphemistic, slang) To release noxious gas from the bowels: to fart.

(idiomatic) To fail in one's responsibilities or duties, or to make a mistake, especially at a critical point or when the result is very negative.

plural of drop in

(sports) In sports such as badminton, squash, tennis and volleyball, a lightly-struck shot that just lands into play.