English

Alternative forms

• publicity-hound

Noun

publicity hound ‎(plural publicity hounds)

1. (idiomatic) A person who constantly seeks public attention, especially through coverage in the broadcast media or news media.
   • 1928, Frank R. Kent, "The Great Game Of Politics," Baltimore Sun, 28 Aug., p. 1:

     The truth about Pastor Straton is that he is perhaps the country's most persistent publicity hound. He has an insatiable appetite for newspaper notice.

   • 1995, Harlan Coben, Deal Breaker, ISBN 9780440220442, p. 258:

     "He's a publicity hound," Jake said. "Gets a hard-on watching himself on TV."

   • 2001, Hannah Bloch, "The Evil That Men Do," Time, 20 Aug.:

     Durrani continues to receive awards and recognition overseas for her courage, although within her own country she is branded an opportunist and publicity-hound.