"temper tantrum" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: temper tantrums [plural], temper tantra [plural, proscribed, rare]
Head templates: {{en-noun|+|temper tantra|pl2qual=rare, proscribed}} temper tantrum (plural temper tantrums or (rare, proscribed) temper tantra)
  1. Any fit of bad temper, especially kicking, screaming or deliberately holding the breath. Synonyms: hissy fit, tantrum Derived forms: temper-tantrumy Related terms: tantrum, throw a tantrum
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