The phrase "attention hog" refers to a person who constantly seeks and craves the spotlight or wants the attention of others all the time. Full definition
Tensions, tariffs, and sanctions have brought steel, aluminum, and soybeans into the national narrative, along with the regular attention hog — oil. (wellsfargoadvisors.com)
Laura's pride and joy is a 130 lb, attention hogging lap dog named Ellie Mai. (bverh.com)
And it's the way the individual components are strung together that makes these necklaces such attention hogs, whether they're balanced in a tight symmetry or let loose in a more haphazard arrangement. (treehugger.com)