Answer:

namedrop

Answer	Crossword Clue
NAMEDROP	Attempt to impress at a cocktail party, maybe
NAMEDROP	Try to impress, in a way
NAMEDROP	Act pretentiously, in a way

NAMEDROP	Try to make an impression, in a way
NAMEDROP	Pretend to know important people
NAMEDROP	Show off, in a way
NAMEDROP	Act connected
NAMEDROP	Try to impress others, in a way
NAMEDROP	Brag, in a way
NAMEDROP	Attempt to impress, as in conversation
NAMEDROP	Try to impress in a conversation, say

NAMEDROP	Imply ties with V.I.P.'s
NAMEDROP	Try to impress by association
NAMEDROP	Try to impress at a party, say
NAMEDROP	Flaunt monikers