When with a group of 2 or more puppies, the event that occurs when they all vie for one's attention. When petting one dog, the other(s) climb on top of, nip, or otherwise hurt the first puppy, desperate for the attention of the person.
I was petting one of the puppies from Jade's litter when it turned in to an attention mosh pit - all the other puppies began fighting each other to be petted.
by I'm Really Not Okay July 4, 2011

When something awful happens, people tend to pay attention to the awful thing, especially the victims. This is unacceptable to the Attention Shrieker who must be the center of attention at all times. Thus, whenever something happens which might draw attention away from them, they will start shrieking. Not only is attention expected, but reassurance and coddling to remind them that though someone just had both of their legs ripped off by an alligator, THEY are the real victim.
When the man jumped off the building, the attention shriekers immediately began shrieking so people would look at them instead of the dying man.
by Hahahanoyoudont September 24, 2022

People who take people out of what they are doing to be notice and grab their attention.People who clearly wanna be in the spotlight and feel useless just for people to compliment and spend their time on a fake bitch.
by A retarded a$$ May 19, 2018

A modern term likened to "new oil," highlighting its value in today’s society. Just as oil was a critical resource in the past, attention has become a sought-after commodity, driving social media engagement, marketing strategies, and personal interactions.
n the age of social media, getting likes and shares is like striking oil; everyone is vying for that precious attention!
by Emotional Cruiser July 20, 2025

The practice on social media (Facebook in particular) of chastising others for responding to the news they are responding to, accusing them of being distracting from "more important" issues, as determined by the scolder.
Lauren's most recent episode in attention shaming Dirk was for tweeting about Sean Spicer's latest gaffe instead of a new report from Greenpeace on the near extinction of Zimbabwean duck-billed platypi due to climate change.
by Marquismarq April 11, 2017

Attention seeker is someone seeking or in other words, looking for trouble or anything just to gain the attention from others. They would do anything for attention even if it will make them look bad
Amy :: Have you seen that old high school movie?
Rae :: yeah, i wish to unsee what that fake friend did infront of everyone, what an attention seeker
Rae :: yeah, i wish to unsee what that fake friend did infront of everyone, what an attention seeker
by Soojinlover August 6, 2020

(noun)
it is EMILY TONG she always needs to be around guys and has to be centre of attention, acts dumb and clumsy and cute. "guys should i flash my underwear?" "is my dress too short"
synonyms: attention seeker, centre attention
it is EMILY TONG she always needs to be around guys and has to be centre of attention, acts dumb and clumsy and cute. "guys should i flash my underwear?" "is my dress too short"
synonyms: attention seeker, centre attention
by tdryfthgjhklk; March 12, 2019
