Exaggerated, overemotional behaviour, especially when calculated to elicit a response; melodramatics
I’m tired of Mary’s histrionics.
{i} theatrical performance; acting; overly dramatic or exaggerated speech or actions
disapproval If you disapprove of someone's dramatic and exaggerated behaviour, you can describe it as histrionics. When I explained everything to my mum and dad, there were no histrionics. very loud and emotional behaviour that is intended to get sympathy and attention - used to show disapproval (histrionicus, from histrio )