It could be a noun or an adjective, and either could describe a person or an action. For example:
"Did you hear Eric's wedding toast? He wouldn't shut up!"
"I know, he was being a complete _______"
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8In recent years, I've heard the term kardashian used.– Sven YargsCommented May 7, 2014 at 16:54
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1@SvenYargs Though that is probably an awesome fit, it is probably even more colloquial.– LameCoderCommented May 7, 2014 at 20:25
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1+1, I hate the use of the word "whore" as a pejorative.– Golden CuyCommented May 8, 2014 at 0:33
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2Related.– tchrist ♦Commented Jun 7, 2014 at 20:39
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9 Answers
Consider attention seeker. (or attention-seeker)
attention-seeking (adj) Attempting to attract the attention of other people, typically by disruptive or excessively extrovert behaviour
You can also use ostentatious
: marked by or fond of conspicuous or vainglorious and sometimes pretentious display
: displaying wealth, knowledge, etc., in a way that is meant to attract attention, admiration, or envy
"Did you hear Eric's wedding toast? He wouldn't shut up!"
"I know, he was being a complete showboat/showoff."
Alternately, you can say:
"I know, he was being a complete grandstander."
Center of attention; as in Eric always has to be the center of attention.
I usually like to say that..
the person likes the sound of their own voice
. It's not a one word noun or adjective but fits Eric perfectly.
Garrulous also comes close: Defintion at merriam-webster
Excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters. Given to prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity : pointlessly or annoyingly talkative
Eric was being a self-centered, narcissistic jerk.
answered May 7, 2014 at 16:33
Grandstander or failing that, any of the synonyms posted here
I know, he was being a complete Stage (or spotlight) hog.
Exhibitionist, as in Eric was being a complete exhibitionist.
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15In American English this isn't a good fit because exhibitionist is normally used to refer to someone who exposes parts of his/her body that are normally concealed outside of clothing optional areas. Commented May 7, 2014 at 18:17
I know this thread is a bit old, but I felt like "Egomaniac" would be a pretty fitting technical word for the sentence and might be useful to someone somewhere.
