show-off; person who craves attention
Describes a person who habitually seeks the spotlight or tries to stand out. Often used in a mildly critical or teasing way.
He's a show-off and always wears flashy clothes.
That kid craves attention, so he quickly became the most popular in the class.
show-off; attention seeker
Compound of 目立ち (continuative form of 目立つ, 'to stand out') + たがり (from たがる, expressing a desire to do something).