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Definition attention-seeking in American English

attention-seeking adjective

adjective
/əˈtenʃ(ə)n ˌsikɪŋ/
1

attempting to get other people's attention, especially by behaving badly or in a very noticeable way

Example

Self harm is often dismissed as merely attention-seeking behavior.

Example

We want our kids to be happy and self-confident, but now they're just selfish and attention-seeking.

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Definition attention-seeking in American English