出でたがり

noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective

attention seeking; publicity seeking

Describes a strong desire to stand out, be noticed, or appear in public. Often used critically.

• 彼かれの出でたがりな性せい格かくには呆あきれるよ。

  I'm amazed at his attention-seeking personality.

• あのタレントは出でたがりで有ゆう名めいだ。

  That celebrity is famous for being a publicity seeker.

noun

attention seeker; publicity seeker

Refers to a person who constantly seeks the spotlight. Often used in a derogatory sense.

• 彼かれはクラスの出でたがりだ。

  He is the attention seeker of the class.