drama mama

Singlish:

drama

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English / translingual:

mama

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definitions

noun

  1. someone who acts in an exaggerated or attention-seeking manner; someone who tends to make a big deal out of nothing
  2. Don’t be such a drama mama, Tan Kin Lian becoming President hardly means the end of the civilised world.


adjective

  1. acting in a manner to exaggerate or attract attention; making a big deal out of nothing
  2. Only got a tiny bit of chilli lah. Don’t so drama mama…

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usage notes

Similar to English drama queen.


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