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显眼包 xiǎn yǎn bāo

Someone who loves attention — a "scene-stealer" who stands out, often endearingly.

Literal translation
eye-catching bag
When to use it

Affectionate teasing of the friend who dances at parties or dresses boldly.

Origin

Named 2023's buzzword by language monitors; from dialect, popularized by funny celebrities.

Examples
  • 年会上他又是那个显眼包。
    He was the scene-stealer again at the annual party.
Similar slang
戏精 (drama goblin)出风头 (steal the spotlight)
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