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1 | 99% | 8 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 34% | 6 | One trying to impress others | |
3 | 34% | 6 | Constantly trying to impress others with one's achievements | |
Trying To Impress Improperly Pardon Me Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "NAMEDROP" which means:
- verb
- • Refer to people that one assumes one's interlocutors admire in order to try to impress them
An example sentence would be:
- • "She always namedrops famous celebrities to make herself seem more important."
- • "He constantly namedrops his influential friends to impress people."
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