English

Noun

tantrum ‎(plural tantrums)

1. An often childish display or fit of bad temper.

   Many parents become embarrassed by their children throwing tantrums in public places.

   Baby Shawn threw a tantrum when he was told the bicycle was not his.

   • 2003, Saralea E. Chazan, Simultaneous Treatment of Parent and Child (page 185)

     When he became frustrated, he threw a tantrum, and his mother would attempt to comfort him.

Synonyms

• (childish display of bad temper): dummy spit, hissy fit

Derived terms

• temper tantrum
• throw a tantrum

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