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name dropper

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Definition


A person who frequently mentions the names of important people to make oneself seem important.

Context : Social Life
Category: Vernacular
Semantic: poser, status
Examples of idiom “name dropper” from Twitter
  • Default avatar for Twitter user 'xtinazx'
    xtinazx:

    @m3mma Wow. Look at you! Haha, name dropper. Just kidding. Yeah it sounds like you had a lot of fun. Too bad the weekend had to end :(

  • Default avatar for Twitter user 'MissK713'
    MissK713:

    #Youlooklikethetype who is a name dropper... thinkin its gonna get you somewhere.

  • Default avatar for Twitter user 'womaninblack'
    womaninblack:

    @piershopkirk name dropper. I've got an interview booked with the Chuckle Brothers - beat that, if you dare.

  • Default avatar for Twitter user 'brucegulland'
    brucegulland:

    'why are you such an inveterate name dropper?' 'you know, the queen asked me the same thing just the other day.' desmond tutu :)