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name dropper

/ˈneɪm ˌdrɒpə/

Tradução: Pessoa que menciona com frequência nomes de pessoas famosas ou importantes que conhece ou diz conhecer, para impressionar os outros e parecer importante.

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/ˈneɪm ˌdrɒpə/C1informal
  • ptPessoa que menciona com frequência nomes de pessoas famosas ou importantes que conhece ou diz conhecer, para impressionar os outros e parecer importante.

A person who frequently mentions the names of famous or important people they know or claim to know, in order to impress others and appear important themselves.

  1. Person who mentions famous peopleB2informal

    A person who frequently mentions the names of famous or important people they know or claim to know, in order to impress others.

    ptNome-dropper

    • He's such a name dropper; he always talks about his 'friend' the celebrity.
    • She's a terrible name dropper at parties, mentioning every politician she's ever met.
    • Don't be a name dropper; it makes you seem insecure.