name dropping

Short definition from Wiktionary

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of name drop Alternative spelling of name-dropping.
2. 2
   present participle and gerund of name-drop

Noun

1. 1
   Alternative form of name-dropping.
2. 2
   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.