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Hissy Fit

MEANING IN ENGLISH

A sudden burst or tantrum of irrational childish anger, pique, or petulance

In context

01

The spoiled food critic threw a hissy fit when the waiter served his soup two minutes late.

02

Instead of having a hissy fit over overcooked pasta, just politely ask the kitchen for a replacement.

Synonyms

temper tantrum,fit of pique,meltdown

Antonyms

calm composure,patience,restraint

Collocations

throw a hissy fit,have a hissy fit,sudden hissy fit

Sources

Bidyazo vocabulary library ↗