"dummy spit" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: en-au-dummy spit.ogg [Australia] Forms: dummy spits [plural]
Etymology: From when babies have tantrums, and spit out any dummy that they may be sucking. Head templates: {{en-noun}} dummy spit (plural dummy spits)
  1. (idiomatic, informal, chiefly Australia) The act of overreacting (as an adult) to a situation childishly, in an angry or frustrated manner. Tags: Australia, idiomatic, informal Synonyms: tantrum Related terms: have a cow, spit the dummy, throw a hissy fit
    Sense id: en-dummy_spit-en-noun-Zo9bg029 Categories (other): Australian English, English entries with incorrect language header

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