Answer: namedropper

AnswerCrossword Clue
NAMEDROPPER

Clumsy social climber?

NAMEDROPPER

Fame-by-association conversationalist

NAMEDROPPER

One with dubious connections

NAMEDROPPER
Sort of snob.
NAMEDROPPER
Seeker of admiration in conversation via associations
NAMEDROPPEREgotistical conversationalist
NAMEDROPPEREgotistical conversationalist, like Cher?