tantrum

The definition of a tantrum is a fit of anger or frustration.

(noun)

An example of a tantrum is a child throwing themselves on the floor when they don’t get what they want.

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See tantrum in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a violent, willful outburst of annoyance, rage, etc.; childish fit of bad temper

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See tantrum in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
A fit of bad temper. Also called regionally hissy2, hissy fit.

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