"shit fit" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: shit fits [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} shit fit (plural shit fits)
  1. (chiefly US, Canada, vulgar) A childish display of anger or frustration; a tantrum; a frantic outburst. Tags: Canada, US, vulgar Synonyms: hissy fit, snit fit, tantrum, shit-fit, shitfit Related terms: go apeshit

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