Definitions for tantrumˈtæn trəm

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

tan•trumˈtæn trəm(n.)

  1. a violent demonstration of rage or frustration; a sudden burst of ill temper.

Origin of tantrum:

1740–50; orig. uncert.

Princeton's WordNet

  1. fit, tantrum, scene, conniption(noun)

    a display of bad temper

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

Wiktionary

  1. tantrum(Noun)

    An often childish display or fit of bad temper.

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

  2. Origin: origin; since 1714.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Tantrum(noun)

    a whim, or burst of ill-humor; an affected air


Translations for tantrum

Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary

tantrum(noun)

a fit of extreme rage, with eg shouting and stamping

That child is always throwing tantrums.

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