histrionics

Etymology
See.

Noun

 * 1) Exaggerated, overemotional behaviour, especially when calculated to elicit a response; melodramatics.

Usage notes

 * Do not confuse histrionics with hysterics.

Translations

 * Catalan: histrionisme
 * Finnish:, huomionkipeys
 * French: ,
 * German: theatralisches Getue
 * Polish: ,
 * Russian: ,
 * Spanish: histrionismo, teatralismo