godan verb (-ru)
want to stand out; show off; seek attention
Describes a person who habitually wants to be noticed or who acts in a way that draws attention. Often used critically or teasingly.
彼はいつも目立ちたがって、派手な服を着ている。
He always wants to stand out and wears flashy clothes.
あの子は
That kid is an attention-seeker and deliberately asks weird questions in class.