publicity hound
A person who constantly seeks public attention, especially through coverage in the broadcast media or news media.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“He is a publicity hound who loves being on television.”
“The politician acts like a publicity hound, constantly calling reporters to ensure his name stays in the headlines.”
“Despite his claims of wanting privacy, the actor remains a notorious publicity hound, orchestrating elaborate scandals just to remain relevant in the public eye.”
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hold with the hare and run with the hounds
To oppose an action or behavior and yet engage in the same action or behavior; to be a hypocrite.
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rock hound
A person who collects rocks and minerals from the natural environment as a hobby.
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run with the hare and hunt with the hounds
To support both sides of an argument.
Last updated August 10, 2026