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Definitions for conniption
kəˈnɪp ʃəncon·nip·tion

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. fit, tantrum, scene, conniptionnoun

    a display of bad temper

    "he had a fit"; "she threw a tantrum"; "he made a scene"

Wiktionary

  1. conniptionnoun

    A fit of anger or panic; conniption fit.

  2. conniptionnoun

    A fit of laughing; convulsion.

    The joke was not that funny, but he went into conniptions laughing.

  3. Etymology: Since 1833, from. origin, perhaps related to corruption or captious.

Wikipedia

  1. conniption

    A tantrum, temper tantrum, lash out, meltdown, fit or hissy fit is an emotional outburst, usually associated with those in emotional distress, that is typically characterized by stubbornness, crying, screaming, violence, defiance, angry ranting, a resistance to attempts at pacification, and, in some cases, hitting and other physically violent behavior. Physical control may be lost; the person may be unable to remain still; and even if the "goal" of the person is met, they may not be calmed. Throwing a temper tantrum can lead to a child getting detention or being suspended from school for older school age children. A tantrum may be expressed in a tirade: a protracted, angry speech.

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  1. conniption

    A conniption is an outburst of anger or an emotional fit, which is often characterized by excitement, agitation, or frustration.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of conniption in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of conniption in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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