Tantrum meaning

tăn'trəm
A violent, willful outburst of annoyance, rage, etc.; childish fit of bad temper.
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An often childish display or fit of bad temper.

Many parents become embarrassed by their children throwing tantrums in public places.

Baby Shawn threw a tantrum when he was told the bicycle was not his.

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A fit of bad temper.
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The definition of a tantrum is a fit of anger or frustration.

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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Origin of tantrum

Unknown origin; since 1714.

Sentence Examples

  • She stomped her feet like a child in a tantrum.

  • Permissive parents often "give in" to their children's wishes, hesitating on boundaries as soon as their child protests, gets angry, throws a tantrum, or expresses disapproval in some way.

  • She may cry or even throw a tantrum if taken to the potty.

  • The tantrum occurs because the small child, who is still learning to cope with her feelings, is simply unable to contain strong emotions of anger, frustration, or disappointment.

  • The woman claimed to have seen Heath Ledger doing drugs before his tragic death and also made claims that she was once the personal assistant to tantrum prone model Naomi Campbell.

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