namesmanship English

Meaning namesmanship meaning

What does namesmanship mean?

namesmanship noun

— The way names are assigned.

— (more specifically) The art of naming things in order to influence the reactions of others.

— The pursuit of status by having things named after oneself.

— The art of name-dropping or giving the names of people who are involved with a project, in order to confer status or legitimacy.

— Skill in knowing and pronouncing names.