drama llama

Histrionic attention seeker

A drama llama is someone who creates or thrives on unnecessary conflict and emotional turmoil.

The rhyming phrase emphasizes the theatrical nature of the behavior—stirring up problems for attention or entertainment: Don't be such a drama llama; it's not that serious.

Related to but more playful than "drama queen."

Related

attention seeker · center of attention · provocateur · histrionics · hyperbole · tempest in a teapot · troublemaker · instigator · alpaca · spitting image · gossipmonger · soap opera · reality TV · trainwreck · exaggeration · hot mess · stirring the pot · ringleader

Opposites
emotional reactivity

drama llamastoic

Uncomplaining endurer of hardship

even-keeled · unflappable · cool head · steady Eddie · zen master

social impact

drama llamapeacemaker

Conflict resolution agent

mediator · voice of reason · stabilizer · harmonizer · peace broker

Family

drama, dramatic, llama, dramatize, melodrama, melodramatic, dramatist, dramatically, dramatizing

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Everyday, not technical · Rated G