Synonyms of hissy fit
15 similar words
Another word for hissy fit is tantrum. Other synonyms of hissy fit are outburst, shit fit, snit fit, wobbler and catfit.
Synonyms and similar words for hissy fit
nounA childish display of anger or frustration; an overly dramatic tantrum.
- tantrumAn often childish display or fit of bad temper.
- outburst
- shit fitA childish display of anger or frustration; a tantrum; a frantic outburst.
- snit fitAn excessive display of anger or disapproval.
- wobbler
- catfit US, dialectalA conniption fit.
- conniptionA fit of anger or panic; 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.
- meltdown figurativelyAn emotional outburst; a fit, a tantrum.
- meltyMeltdown.
- paddyA fit of temper; a tantrum.
- wobbly British, slangA wobbler; a fit of rage; a tantrum.
Meaning of hissy fit
- noun A childish display of anger or frustration; an overly dramatic tantrum.
Questions about synonyms of hissy fit
- What is another word for hissy fit?
- Hissy fit has 15 synonyms on Word.ws, such as tantrum, outburst, shit fit, snit fit, wobbler, catfit, conniption and conniption fit.
- What does hissy fit mean?
- Hissy fit means a childish display of anger or frustration; an overly dramatic tantrum.
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