2syllables
name-dropping
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name-dropping is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, name-dropping is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofname-dropping
1verb
- 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.
Synonyms: namecheck
1noun
- 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.
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