Tantrum definition
An example of a tantrum is a child throwing themselves on the floor when they don’t get what they want.
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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Noun
Origin of tantrum
- Origin unknown
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
- Unknown origin; since 1714.
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