Homo Erotic Attention Deficit 

A disorder where the victim suffers mild to acute cases of inattention and distractability when faced with a homo-erotic situation.

Paul's Homo Erotic Attention Deficit (H.E.A.D.) has been acting up again. He can't do his homework and just stares at Eric.

Homo Erotic Attention Deficit by Brian Simmons January 12, 2009

Insufferable Attention Coworker 

The coworker in the office next to you that constantly feels the need to "one up" you with all types of vain and material possessions. He/She is attempting to fill the void in his/her life and simply cannot even mask the desperate attempt for attention

Insufferable Attention Coworker- "How was your Christmas? Torie bought me a $600 Northface jacket; this is my fourth"

Insufferable Attention Coworker-"Have you seen my new diamond ring? I just got it from my Husband. It's like yours but bigger."

Insufferable Attention Coworker by GMONEY33 January 7, 2010

Lack of attention 

Not getting sexed up. No sex. Not getting the “D”.

Damn i havent got none in a while, im “in lack of attention”

Lack of attention by Char1ie June 17, 2018

Unnecessary attention 

Pretty much all attention gained on the internet, mainly for being "hawt" in a myspace photo. Generally, it doesn't get you anywhere, other than possibly somewhat mending your insecurities for like 5 seconds before you need to post a new picture for comments.

I logged on to whorespace today to get my fix of unnecessary attention!

Unnecessary attention by SortofFanboy January 17, 2009

Touch touch attention 

When your girl needs attention but physically touching attention

Girl: touch touch attention

Boy: ok *touches inner thigh*
Girl: yeeeeeeee

Touch touch attention by Girl worlds June 2, 2020

"I Want Attention" Syndrome 

"I Want Attention" Syndrome is a slang for a person with HPD (Histrionic personality disorder). This kind of person would have an irritating appearance. Seeking approval and craving attention from others. Leading to inappropriate behaviors, extreme sensitivity, emotionally dramatic, and others having factitious somatic symptoms; Mistaking or faking an illness, an most common example is depression.

This sighting is more common on the internet with social medias. Defining someone with 'I Want Attention Syndrome' is to poke fun at them for their behavior. It is usually a bait for that person to make them angry, or a definition for a "group of people." Effectively, it's just a one-liner to define someone on Twitter.

"Okay, Mr. "I Want Attention" Syndrome.

"I Want Attention" Syndrome by This Is An Idiot Speaking October 5, 2021

mugging for attention

Cuddling up to another in an attempt to sway their attention, usually while the other party is occupied or reluctant to respond. Inconsideratly making demands on another person's time.

My girlfriend/pet/kid is mugging for attention - bbl.

Jake can't get anything done because his (subject) is mugging him for attention every five minutes.

mugging for attention by tennfotographer December 1, 2006