hissy fit

noun
UK: /ˈhɪsi fɪt/
US: /ˈhɪsi fɪt/

  1. A sudden period of uncontrolled and silly anger, especially like a child's tantrum.

    1. He threw a hissy fit when he didn't get the toy he wanted.
    2. She had a real hissy fit after the manager told her that she couldn't leave early.

  2. An over-the-top or theatrical display of irritation or frustration.

    1. Don't have a hissy fit just because I moved your pen.
    2. When I told her the news, she pitched a hissy fit, which was quite immature of her.

Synonyms

temper outburst meltdown fit tantrum
hissy fit verb

  1. To have an outburst of anger or frustration in a dramatic or exaggerated way.

    1. She started to hissy fit when she lost her keys.
    2. He began to hissy fit when his favorite team didn't win the championship game.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "hissy fit" in English means: A sudden period of uncontrolled and silly anger, especially like a child's tantrum., An over-the-top or theatrical display of irritation or frustration..

The phonetic transcription of "hissy fit" is /ˈhɪsi fɪt/ in British English and /ˈhɪsi fɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "hissy fit": temper, outburst, meltdown, fit, tantrum.

Example usage of "hissy fit": "He threw a hissy fit when he didn't get the toy he wanted.". More examples on the page.