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namecheck

noun · verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The public announcement of the name of a person or object, in acknowledgement of a contribution or for publicity purposes.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To name-drop.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: intransitive, transitive

Examples

  • The company was delighted to be namechecked in the lyrics, gaining exposure to potential new consumers.

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

3

verb

Meaning 3

To announce the name of a person before they play a solo.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: especially, intransitive, transitive

Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From name + check.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: (den Namen) erwähnen — to name-drop
  • German: den Namen fallen lassen — to name-drop
  • Spanish: mentar — to name-drop