attention mule

When someone engages in conversations with another person solely for the attention they receive, without any intention of pursuing a romantic relationship. They have an attention mule.

Jessica: “Do you even care for Jake?”
Aubrey: “No, he’s just my attention mule.”

by strawberrynightcrawler April 9, 2024

attention

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.

In the age of social media, getting likes and shares is like striking oil; everyone is vying for that precious attention!

by Emotional Cruiser August 5, 2025

Attention whore

Un(a) attention whore es (principalmente femenino) una persona que llegará a sus limites por el mero propósito de llamar la atención del resto.
Un o una attention whore solera mentir sobre si mism@ para recibir piropos, adulaciones o la empatia de otra persona.
L@s attention whore tambien pueden jugar "cartas" de empatia para el resto.
Por ejemplo, diran cosas como:
"Nadie se preocupa por mi", "mi vida no tiene sentido", y mas; esperando que el resto sienta lastima por ell@ y como producto, atención.

"Ana sigue mintiendo por el internet diciendo que tiene Cancer. Es toda una Attention whore.

by SaveKekistan.exe July 10, 2017

Attention Whore

Also known as Kari Byron from Mythbusters. An annoying bitch who turned into an attention whore the moment the limelight shone upon her and fame went to her stupid head.

Fuck me, that bitch Kari Byron is such an attention whore. Her personality flipped 180 degrees the moment she got famous. Dumb bitch.

by johnv1988 October 15, 2020

periodic full attention

It's effectively more or less synonymous with Constant Partial Atention.

So much to do, man, all you can do these days is give CPA to all of them. That way at least everyone gets periodic full attention (PFA).

by vivauganda April 22, 2011

Attention headache

A headache you get from not getting enough attention

Hey bro nobody is texting me, I’m getting an attention headache. Thanks for teaching me this word Mike Davis

by Crx_407 December 31, 2021

attention

what i want right now

“hey dude, i need attention”
“ok here you go”
“thanks”

by bigbobman March 10, 2022