namecheck verb 2noun 1forms 3 verb2 •To name-drop.The company was delighted to be namechecked in the lyrics, gaining exposure to potential new consumers. •To announce the name of a person before they play a solo. noun1 •The public announcement of the name of a person or object, in acknowledgement of a contribution or for publicity purposes. formsnamechecked · namechecking · namechecks