namecheck

verb

Meaning

(especially in jazz) To announce the name of a person before they play a solo.
To name-drop.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

name-drop(English)neven(English)make mention(English)call names(English)call outta one's name(English)subtweet(English)sniff(English)becall(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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