Drama queen
/en/Source Language: The language or dialect this term originates from (EN).Definition & Context
A term for someone who tends to exaggerate problems or situations excessively to attract attention or create dramatic effect.
Synonyms & Variants
caper
An abbreviation of 'cari perhatian' (seeking attention), referring to someone's deliberate actions to get noticed.
lebay
Slang form of excessive.
ratu drama
A literal translation of 'drama queen', used to refer to someone who likes to dramatize situations.
tukang drama
Someone who often creates or seeks out problems to attract attention or create dramatic situations.
berlebihan
'Berlebihan' is a more common and formal equivalent to describe the characteristic of a 'drama queen'.
melodramatis
The word 'melodramatis' has a similar meaning to 'drama queen' in the context of exaggerated behavior.
Usage Notes or Etymology
An idiom adopted from English, used to criticize someone's behavior when they overreact to situations that are not particularly serious. An alternative term for males is 'drama king', though 'drama queen' is more commonly used for both genders.
Real-world Usage
Dia tuh drama queen banget sih, dikit-dikit nangis bombay.
English Translation
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.