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A single word for “one who boasts about knowing or dating famous people”

English Language & Usage Asked by christo on April 13, 2021

If I am not wrong, I once encountered a British word used (in slang i suppose) to describe a person who boasts about going out, knowing or dating famous people. Does it exist? In this case, is it common?
Thank you.

3 Answers

Are you thinking of name-dropping (MW)?

the studied but seemingly casual mention of prominent persons as associates done to impress others

Name-dropping is the verb form, the noun is name-dropper.

Correct answer by John Feltz on April 13, 2021

If your use of "knowing" is the biblical sense of the word, there is also the term "starfucker".

Answered by Harper - Reinstate Monica on April 13, 2021

The Term "Groupie" is often used in this case.

While, most commonly used in reference to a band/musical artist, it can also be used in context with any famous person or group.

Answered by Chad on April 13, 2021

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