English Dictionary

name-drop

動詞

自動詞 他動詞

(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.

日本語の意味

（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

Trying to impress the guests, she decided to name-drop several famous authors she claimed to have met.

客にいい印象を与えようとして、彼女は会ったと主張する有名な作家の名前をさりげなく出すことにした。

意味（1）

(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.

name-drops （ present singular third-person ）

name-dropping （ participle present ）

name-dropped （ participle past ）

name-dropped （ past ）