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Synonyms of tantrum

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Another word for tantrum is paddy. Other synonyms of tantrum are melty.

Synonyms and similar words for tantrum

nounAn often childish display or fit of bad temper.

  • dummy spitThe act of overreacting (as an adult) to a situation childishly, in an angry or frustrated manner.
  • hissy fitA childish display of anger or frustration; an overly dramatic tantrum.
  • meltdownAn emotional outburst; a fit, a tantrum.
  • 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.
  • headfit British, slangA sudden fit of temper; a tantrum.
  • hissy USA tantrum, a fit.
  • 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, slangA sudden unexpected outburst of anger or rage; a tantrum.
  • wobbly British, slangA wobbler; a fit of rage; a tantrum.

Meaning of tantrum

  1. noun An often childish display or fit of bad temper.
  2. verb To throw a tantrum.

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Questions about synonyms of tantrum

What is another word for tantrum?
Tantrum has 14 synonyms on Word.ws, such as paddy and melty.
What does tantrum mean?
Tantrum means an often childish display or fit of bad temper.

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