構かまってちゃん

expression, noun

attention seeker; look-at-me type

Colloquial, often mocking term for someone who constantly craves attention or sympathy, similar to 'drama queen' or 'needy person'. Used as a noun or noun-like expression.

• 彼かれはいつも構かまってちゃんで、すぐに「寂さびしい」と言いう。

  He's always an attention seeker, quickly saying 'I'm lonely'.

• SNSで構かまってちゃんの投とう稿こうがうざい。

  Attention-seeking posts on social media are annoying.