How to Pronounce "attention whore"
expression
əˈtɛnʃən/ /ˈhɔɹ
uh-TEN-shun HOR
ɐtˈɛnʃən/ /hˈɔː
uh-TEN-shun HAW
Definition
A derogatory slang term for someone who constantly seeks and demands the attention of others, often in an annoying or inappropriate way.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈtɛnʃən/ /ˈhɔɹ
British English
ɐtˈɛnʃən/ /hˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-TEN-shun HOR
UK
uh-TEN-shun HAW
Listen in Context
He's such an attention whore; he always interrupts to talk about himself.
Don't be an attention whore at the party tonight.
Some people call her an attention whore because she posts so much online.
Ignore him, he's just being an attention whore to get a reaction.