Used when someone shows excessive affection or romantic interest in a noticeable way.

Romantic Context

May imply that the attention given is too much or not reciprocated.

Not Always Welcome

Often involves physical affection seen by others, like hugging or kissing.

Indicates a verbal barrage of criticism, rather than physical action.

Often used when someone is under intense scrutiny or pressure from another.

Commonly used when a person in power is correcting or disciplining someone.

Used to describe thorough or invasive interest by the media or the public.

Shows that someone or a group is giving undivided attention to a person, often intrusively.