"attention seeker" meaning in All languages combined

See attention seeker on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: attention seekers [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} attention seeker (plural attention seekers)
  1. A person who tries to get attention, typically in a manner considered excessive or inappropriate. Categories (topical): Personality Synonyms: attention-seeker Related terms: attention-seeking
    Sense id: en-attention_seeker-en-noun-VLfeMhis Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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Alternative forms

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