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Tantrum

//ˈtæn.tɹəm// noun, verb

Definitions

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

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

  2. 2
    a display of bad temper wordnet
Verb
  1. 1
    To throw a tantrum. intransitive

Etymology

Etymology 1

From earlier tanterum. Further etymology unknown.

Etymology 2

From earlier tanterum. Further etymology unknown.

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