"attention-seeking" meaning in English

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Adjective

Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} attention-seeking (not comparable)
  1. Exhibiting behaviors designed to attract the admiration, or disapproval, of others. Tags: not-comparable Synonyms: flamboyant, theatrical Related terms: attention seeker, attention-grabbing Translations (exhibiting behaviours designed to attract the admiration, or disapproval, of others.): whakameremere (Maori), carente de atenção (Portuguese), sedento por atenção (Portuguese), louco por atenção (Portuguese)
    Sense id: en-attention-seeking-en-adj-k181Bcyx Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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