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Celebrity Parachuting In Attempt To Impress Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
NAMEDROPPING which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
NAMEDROPPING
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "NAME-DROPPING" which means:
- noun
- • The practice of casually mentioning important people in order to impress your listener
An example sentence would be:
- • "She was notorious for her name-dropping, always mentioning famous people she claimed to know."
- • "His constant name-dropping at parties made him seem pretentious and desperate for attention."
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Clue Last Found In...
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| The Guardian Cryptic06 Jun 2005 | Across 12 | |
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