Hissy fit

noun, slang

noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A childish display of anger or frustration; an overly dramatic tantrum. informal

    "As for me, I don't care anymore if my kid has a hissy fit in the junior department."

Example

More examples

"As for me, I don't care anymore if my kid has a hissy fit in the junior department."

Etymology

Clipping of histrionics.