Synonyms of conniption
15 similar words
Another word for conniption is tantrum. Other synonyms of conniption are catfit, conniption fit, dummy spit, headfit and hissy.
Synonyms and similar words for conniption
nounA fit of anger or panic; conniption fit.
- tantrumAn often childish display or fit of bad temper.
- catfit US, dialectalA conniption fit.
- conniption fitAnger or panic expressed verbally loudly and with overt bodily gestures.
- dummy spitThe act of overreacting (as an adult) to a situation childishly, in an angry or frustrated manner.
- headfit British, slangA sudden fit of temper; a tantrum.
- hissy USA tantrum, a fit.
- hissy fit USA childish display of anger or frustration; an overly dramatic tantrum.
- meltdown figurativelyAn emotional outburst; a fit, a tantrum.
- meltyMeltdown.
- paddyA fit of temper; a tantrum.
- shit fit USA childish display of anger or frustration; a tantrum; a frantic outburst.
- snit fit USAn excessive display of anger or disapproval.
- wobbler British, slang
- wobbly British, slangA wobbler; a fit of rage; a tantrum.
nounA fit of laughing; convulsion.
- the giggles
Meaning of conniption
- noun A fit of anger or panic; conniption fit.
- noun A fit of laughing; convulsion.
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Questions about synonyms of conniption
- What is another word for conniption?
- Conniption has 15 synonyms on Word.ws, such as tantrum, catfit, conniption fit, dummy spit, headfit, hissy, hissy fit and meltdown.
- What does conniption mean?
- Conniption means a fit of anger or panic; conniption fit.
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