drama queen

IPA/ˈdrɑːmə kwiːn/
IPA/ˈdrɑːmə kwiːn/

drama queen — 名詞

1. a person who reacts to small, everyday difficulties with an exaggerated level of

1.名詞B2
釋義

戲精

對小事反應過度、誇張化的人

a person who reacts to small, everyday difficulties with an exaggerated level of emotion — for instance, crying loudly over a cancelled plan, storming out of a room over a silly disagreement, or telling everyone their day is ruined because of a tiny inconvenience.

例句

Wei's colleagues called him a drama queen for shouting about a sold-out sandwich.

Wei 的同事笑他是戲精，只因為買不到喜歡的三明治就大呼小叫。

be called a drama queen by peers

Priya's sister told her to stop being a drama queen over a cracked screen.

Priya 的姊姊叫她別再當戲精了，只因為螢幕摔裂而已。

stop being such a drama queen

同義詞
  • attention seeker

    focuses on the motivation (wanting others to notice) rather than the behaviour pattern

  • diva

    implies demanding, entitled behaviour as well as overreaction; often used in entertainment contexts

  • prima donna

    slightly old-fashioned; suggests someone who expects special treatment and throws tantrums when they do not get it

  • overreactor

    more neutral and literal; less colourful than 'drama queen'

反義詞
  • stoic

    someone who remains calm and uncomplaining in difficult situations

  • down-to-earth person

    someone practical and level-headed who does not get carried away by emotion

文法句型

be a drama queen

act like a drama queen

call someone a drama queen

用法筆記

Commonly used as a playful or mildly critical label within friend groups and families. Can be perceived as dismissive if directed at someone who is genuinely upset, so speakers often soften it with humour or a teasing tone. The phrase is non-gender-specific — it is applied to people of any gender, though historically it emerged from gay slang.

常見錯誤

❌She is being a drama queen about the earthquake.
✅She was understandably scared during the earthquake.
💡'drama queen' should only be used for overreactions to minor problems, not for serious or traumatic events.