What is Name Drop?
1.
To casually drop the name of a famous person who you, a friend or relative know, so as to appear cool vicariously because you know a famous person.
Hey, my brother was hanging out with (insert celebrity name here) the other day. He says they're pretty cool.
Man, I hate Ben. His dad works in the entertainment industry so all he does is name drop all day.
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2.
verb. While in conversation, to bring up a name that provokes memories or opinions from those involved in the conversation.
Person A: You hear that Gwynn and Ripkin got into the hall?
Person B: Yeah but Albert Belle was the man during the nineties.
Person A: Ooooh.. good name drop.
Appears in the feature film, "Grandma's Boy", in a scene in which "Super Mario" and "Dad" are "dropped" in conversation.
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3.
(verb)To give out, report, or list a name or names associated with the documentation of a negative action.
Name dropping due to violation of ToS is frowned upon on most internet forums
Donna knew her punishment would be less severe if she dropped Keonu's name.
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