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かまってちゃん
kamatte-chan
Description
「かまってちゃん」は、いつも人に注目してほしい人のことです。
A "かまってちゃん" is someone who always wants attention from others.
わざとさびしいふりをして、みんなにかまってもらおうとする人によく使います。
It is often used for people who pretend to be lonely on purpose to get everyone to pay attention to them.
Meanings
かまってちゃんkamatte-chan
attention-seeking person who wants others to notice them
彼女はちょっとかまってちゃんだね。
She’s a bit of a needy attention-seeker.
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Notes
- Etymology
from かまって (te-form of かまう, "pay attention to") + the affectionate diminutive ちゃん.
- Nuance
casual, slightly mocking slang describing someone craving attention, often on social media.
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