drama queen

noun

1. 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

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of drama queen¹

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

His latest drama, “Queen of Tears,” was a success.

From Los Angeles Times

“That’s why I think it has the soul of an artist,” she says, adding, “If you’re describing a woman unfairly, you’re probably describing a penis perfectly. … They’re sensitive, they’re always reacting to things, they’re needy, they nag you … The penis is the ultimate drama queen.”

From Los Angeles Times

Turner-Smith, best known for the 2019 crime drama “Queen & Slim,” told People earlier this year that she developed feelings for Jackson shortly before she began shooting the film.

From Los Angeles Times

She was also prescribed anti-depressants and said she felt like “a drama queen”.

From BBC

Why does Nadine always have to be such a drama queen?

From Literature