attention seeker

noun

A person who tries to get attention, typically in a manner considered excessive or inappropriate.

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Meanings

nounattention seeker (plural attention seekers)

plural attention seekers · alternative attention-seeker

  1. A person who tries to get attention, typically in a manner considered excessive or inappropriate.
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