Hissy fit
noun, slang
noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level
Definitions
Noun
- 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."
Synonyms
All synonymsExample
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.