"hissy fit" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: hissy fits [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} hissy fit (plural hissy fits)
  1. (informal) A childish display of anger or frustration; an overly dramatic tantrum. Tags: informal Categories (topical): Emotions Synonyms: tantrum, outburst, shit fit, snit fit, wobbler, tantrum
    Sense id: en-hissy_fit-en-noun-31~mLrgn Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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