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attention deficit disorder

Acronym form: ADD.
A much-debated psychological disorder characterized by a constant need to switch activities and/or hyperactivity.

Contrary to popular belief, ADD is a real disorder, and there are people who actually benefit from ritalin. Unfortunately, a lot of normal people with short attention spans claim to have ADD in order to attract sympathy. A good way to differentiate someone with ADD: people with ADD can't sit still for long even when they're doing something they like, they constantly fidget with their hands (I mean CONSTANTLY), and they don't go around telling everyone they meet that they have ADD.
Person with short attention span: "Hey, show me some respect! I have ADD, you know!"

Person with ADD: "Sorry, I'm getting kind of bored already. I guess I just have a short attention span."
by aaronak October 29, 2004
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attention deficit disorder

Attention Deficit Disorder, or ADD is a psychological term currently applied to anyone who meets the DSM IV diagnostic criteria for impulsivity, and/or inattention. The diagnostic criteria are subjective and include behavior which might be caused by a wide variety of factors, ranging from brain defects to allergies to giftedness. ADD, as currently defined, is a highly subjective description, not a specific disease.
Thav AKA Andrew is a prime example of ADD.

Dude man, you're so hyper you must have the attention deficit disorder
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Attention deficit disorder

When a person needs or wants attention because it makes them feel good about themselves but doesn't get the attention he / she seeks and he/she gets sad about it.
Petey : Nobody has looked at my pictures or has liked my posts on Facebook. ( he looks a little sad )

Izzy : Its okay Petey. You must have attention deficit disorder.
by lsbutter January 23, 2014
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Attention deficit disorder

The underlying condition that makes people kiss everyone's butt in order to get attention.
Keith has Attention deficit disorder so bad, he will do anything to get you to pay attention to him no matter how lame it makes him.
by Larrry Steiner April 7, 2023
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center of attention deficit disorder

Center of Attention Deficit Disorder (COADD) is defined as a personality disorder characterized by a constant desire to be noticed, acknowledged, needed or appreciated by the people in your immediate proximity.
Person One: Did you see they way Bobby was wearing his pants inside out last night?
Person Two: Did you hear him telling everybody where he is spending the summer?
Person Three: His Center of Attention Deficit Disorder is out of control.
by bornonthebrink August 24, 2009
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A penis that has a short attention span that deflates before business is fully conducted.
When asked for an explanation from his wife as to why he didn't complete the sex act, the husband replied "I've been diagnosed with penile attention deficit disorder (PADD)."
by Xander913 January 7, 2014
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The inability to comprehend anything containing more than
140 characters.
President Lincoln, we know it's an important speech tomorrow at Gettysburg, but considering tweet attention deficit disorder could you cut it down to 140 words?
by I.M.Salmon March 5, 2011
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