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Keep "hissy" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
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9 total sentences available.
After witnessing, in horrified fascination, a few of Tom's temper tantrums, Mary refused to play golf with him any more. Even though Tom was a former golf pro, he would sometimes have hissy fits, furiously shouting at his caddy and breaking his own golf clubs.
Source: tatoeba (3853806)
In the age of social media, one dissatisfied customer's hissy fit can soon create a major public relations crisis for a manufacturer. By promptly addressing the customer's complaint in a personal way and without rancour, the company may actually turn the situation in its favour.
Source: tatoeba (3853807)
Helena arrived at the airport only minutes before her flight left and profanely berated the airport security staff who told her to empty her pockets and purse and examined her carry-on bag. When she later apologized for her angry outburst, she agreed that her frustration at missing a flight did not give her licence to throw a hissy fit at the airport.
Source: tatoeba (3853808)
"Tom, you do know this is a public forum, don't you? Throwing a hissy fit because people happened to misinterpret your Facebook post makes you seem controlling and humourless, and more or less guarantees still more mocking responses."
Source: tatoeba (3854012)
Showing 4 of 9 available sentences.
Closest matches include childish, huffy, infantile, irritable, milky.
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