hissy-fit
hissy-fit is the alternative form of hissy fit.
Meaning of hissy fit
Noun
hissy fit (plural hissy fits)
- A childish display of anger or frustration; an overly dramatic tantrum.
- As for me, I don't care anymore if my kid has a hissy fit in the junior department.1993 July 26, Joy Overbeck, “Sex, Kids and the Slut Look”, in Newsweek, page 8
- Synonyms:
- tantrum, outburst, shit fit, snit fit, wobbler, catfit, conniption, conniption fit, dummy spit, headfit
Forms of hissy-fit
| plural | hissy-fits |
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Questions about hissy-fit
- What is hissy-fit the alternative form of?
- Hissy-fit is the alternative form of hissy fit.
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