attention hog
Constant focus demander
An attention hog is someone who monopolizes focus in social situations, constantly drawing conversation and notice toward themselves.
The term carries mild disapproval, suggesting the behavior is greedy or inconsiderate: Every meeting turns into the Kevin show—he's such an attention hog.
Related to spotlight hog and camera hog.
- showoffOne who flaunts abilities
- spotlightConcentrated illumination source
- main character syndromeBelief you're life's hero
- divaCelebrated female vocalist
- narcissistSelf-obsessed person
braggart · drama queen · peacock · exhibitionist · grandstander · stealing the show · scene-stealer · loudmouth · look at me · prima donna · egotist · camera hog · blowhard · class clown · center stage · limelight · preening · boastful
attention hogwallflower
Shy person avoiding socializing
shrinking violet · introvert · recluse · loner · fly on the wall
attention hogteam player
One who collaborates willingly
good listener · unsung hero · supporting actor · facilitator · enabler
attention, attentive, attentively, attentiveness, inattention, inattentive, attend, attendant, attendee