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drama queen

American

noun

Informal. a person who often has exaggerated or overly emotional reactions to events or situations.

You're such a drama queen! You always have to have all the attention.

drama queen British

noun

informal a person who tends to react to every situation in an overdramatic or exaggerated manner

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Etymology

Origin of drama queen

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

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In fairness, Smith has long been a bit of a drama queen.

From Slate • Nov. 20, 2025

"I felt like I was a drama queen," she said.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2023

“She said that I was a drama queen from when I was a child,” Johnson says, then laughing adds: “I don’t agree.”

From Seattle Times • Feb. 28, 2022

“The least she could do was say ‘this isnt really my thing but thank you so much’ or something but she decided to be a drama queen and throw up and just-please.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 2020

Everyone in my family, in fact, knew I cried a lot; it was usually because I was known as a bit of a drama queen around the house.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad

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