An alias, especially one adopted in order to deceive

(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.

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

The pseudonym of an entertainer.

(chemistry) A commonly used, non-systematic name of a chemical compound. Trivial names for many compounds have been in use since long before their exact chemical structures were determined.

(chemistry) The name of an organic compound that uses two words, the first specifying the radical and the second the functional group, e.g. "alkyl halide" or "benzoyl peroxide".

Alternative spelling of namedropper

The use of abusive or insulting language.

A trademark, or a distinctive name for a brand, or for a range of products by a single manufacturer / A product having such a mark or name