I can't explain this perfectly, but what do you call a girl/boy who talks with unnecessary style, childish whim, and extra gestures (like small kids sometimes do to attract people's attention).
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If these gestures are exaggerated, I'd suggest "flamboyant"; if staged, then "affected."
- assumed artificially; unnatural; feigned: affected sophistication; an affected British accent.
- florid; ornate; elaborately styled: flamboyant speeches.
(dictionary.reference.com)
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3+1 for affected, to describe artificial/deliberately adopted mannerisms solely for the purpose of attracting attention– Some_GuyCommented Jul 7, 2015 at 7:53
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I wish I could explain this better, there's a single word for that in my language but I cant explain that well in English. The behavior is "staged" and mostly to attract others' attention.– TanivrCommented Jul 8, 2015 at 6:16
Perhaps animated is the word you are after.
From Merriam-Webster:
animated
- endowed with life or the qualities of life : alive
- full of movement and activity < an animated crowd >
- full of vigor and spirit : lively < an animated discussion >
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I wouldd say something like "He/she was animated during our discussion regarding foo yesterday.". Don't think I like the sound of "He/she is an animated boy/girl." Commented Jul 7, 2015 at 7:06
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Not necessarily interchangeable. What if I gesticulate a lot or modulate my voice a lot to emphasise something in a fervent discussion? That might justify my actions without having to be associated with the negative connotations of attention-seeking. Commented Jul 7, 2015 at 7:10
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I wish I could explain this better, there's a single word for that in my language but I cant explain that well in English. The behavior is "staged" and mostly to attract others' attention.– TanivrCommented Jul 8, 2015 at 6:16
A literal alternative could be gesticulator
gesticulate: Use gestures, especially dramatic ones, instead of speaking or to emphasize one’s words
He describes the fascinating journey along the evolutionary path that ‘converted us from wild gesticulators to smooth talkers.’
(Oxford)
answered Jul 7, 2015 at 6:35
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How does it convey the childish manner of gesticulating or childish whim? I am acquainted with some people who gesticulate and speak loudly because of their temperament but they are not like kids in terms of their behaviour.– user109460Commented Jul 7, 2015 at 11:29
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Italians are gesticulators because they are full of emotions and this is their nature. But we would not compare them with kids. :)– user109460Commented Jul 7, 2015 at 11:33
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@Amande: Fair point. But I think (or rather, hope) that the 'childish whim' part isn't terribly important to the OP. Using gestures is. Commented Jul 7, 2015 at 12:40
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+1..It reminds me of "mudra"...(n ritual hand movement in Hindu religious dancing-TFD) Type of: gesture.to express a thought or feeling. :)-– MistiCommented Jul 7, 2015 at 16:26
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@Mysti: Thanks. You don't have to translate
mudrafor me, you know. I'm Hindu. (Not much of a dancer, though!) Commented Jul 7, 2015 at 16:28
Compulsive talker: sb who talks in a continuos manner to seek attention
Prattler: sb who talks in a childish manner
How about attention seeker. It fits your description.
Attention seeking is behaving in a way which is in pursuit of attention from others. Where such behaviour is excessive and inappropriate, the term is often used pejoratively in respect of children's behaviour in front of peers, or negative domestic interactions.
answered Jul 7, 2015 at 6:45
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I wish I could explain this better, there's a single word for that in my language but I cant explain that well in English. The behavior is "staged" and mostly to attract others' attention.– TanivrCommented Jul 8, 2015 at 6:17