name-dropping
verb
Definitions
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
noun
Definitions
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.