Attention-Seeking Behaviors

noun a person who seeks to attract attention by behaving in a showy or ostentatious manner

• The politician was accused of being a grandstander, always seeking attention during public appearances.
• Don't be such a grandstander and just do your job without seeking recognition all the time.
• Stop being a grandstander and just chill out for once.
• In the world of politics, grandstanders often overshadow those who quietly work behind the scenes.

noun a person who is known for their humorous or disruptive behavior in a classroom setting

• The teacher had to constantly reprimand the class clown for disrupting the lesson.
• Everyone knew that Jake was the class clown, always cracking jokes and making everyone laugh.
• Derek was known as the class clown, always goofing off and pulling pranks on his classmates.
• In a group of serious professionals, she stood out like a class clown with her colorful personality and sense of humor.