"drama llama" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈdɹɑːmə ˈlɑːmə/ [Received-Pronunciation] Audio: en-au-drama llama.ogg Forms: drama llamas [plural]
Etymology: Chosen for the rhyme. Head templates: {{en-noun}} drama llama (plural drama llamas)
  1. (slang) A histrionic person. Tags: slang Categories (topical): Drama, People, Personality Categories (lifeform): Camelids Synonyms: drama queen

Inflected forms

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          "ref": "2011, Gillian M. Henriques, Toshana N. Sledge, Tina Turner, Marcy Bomhak, Hers to Treasure: 100 Devotional/Journal from Sisters in Christ (Women's Fellowship), Bloomington, Ind.: WestBow Press, page 173",
          "text": "Drama is consuming. It destroys relationships. It opens a door for gossip, lying, and jealousy and is a big, fat time-sucker. The Scripture above says it all! You and I both know when the drama llama, has not just paid a visit, but also made herself right at home. It is time to evaluate your life—starting with yourself—and kick that Llama out the door.",
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          "ref": "2012, Mary Griggs, Crash Stop, Tallahassee, Fla.: Bella Books",
          "text": "\"Aw, Mom. Don't be a drama llama.\" / \"Excuse me?\" / \"You know, don't make a fuss about nothing.\" / \"But why a llama?\" / \"Because a drama llama throws drama around like a llama spits. Everywhere!\"",
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          "ref": "2013, Rose Impey, Llama Drama – In It To Win It! (Awesome Animals), HarperCollins Children's Books",
          "text": "It was certainly true that Lewie was no ordinary llama. Other llamas didn't spend their days singing and dancing and acting! Even his parents, Mama and Papa Llama, had to admit that Lewie was a bit of a Drama Llama.",
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