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I-Attention-Attraction Disorder

Often abbreviated as IAAD. When people (particularly females in general) use social media to express their emotions, and leave it to their friends to ask why they feel the way they do.
Status - "I am shocked and outraged!!!"

Comment - " OMG! Why??"

Comment from the uploader - "*relentless venting of feelings and thoughts to draw attention*"

Jake: Woah, that chick has I-Attention-Attraction Disorder
by Themockingjayfromcandor June 6, 2014
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Attention seeking

HE'S the one attention seeking! Now LOOK AT ME! You have to give ME the attention that HE wants or HE wins! Now buy my book! It's about how HE'S an attention seeker! I'm the one who should have it!
Attention Seeker "He's attention seeking! Now pay attention to me! And buy my book!"
by Hym Iam November 29, 2023
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Attention seeker

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
by Soojinlover August 6, 2020
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attention shaming

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
mugGet the attention shamingmug.

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.
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
mugGet the attentionmug.

Attention seeker

Someone (usually male) who derives pleasure from making themselves noticed by people around them.
Both online and in the real world, attention seekers are everywhere. Sometimes you love them other times you want them dead.
See Exhibitionist, a synonym
Me: look this guy said his birthday is tomorrow, I would love to get him something.
My friend: But he said last week Friday was his birthday also! What a pathetic attention seeker!
by DavidandIsaac January 1, 2021
mugGet the Attention seekermug.

attent

why do you not attent me like you used to
by hamz December 23, 2022
mugGet the attentmug.

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