conniption fit

noun

Anger or panic expressed verbally loudly and with overt bodily gestures.

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Meanings

nounconniption fit (plural conniption fits)

plural conniption fits

  1. Anger or panic expressed verbally loudly and with overt bodily gestures.

    Synonyms: tantrum

Synonyms & antonyms

nounAnger or panic expressed verbally loudly and with overt bodily gestures.

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