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throwing a tantrum

throwing a tantrum is the present participle and gerund of throw a tantrum.

Meaning of throw a tantrum

Verb

throw a tantrum (third-person singular simple present throws a tantrum, present participle throwing a tantrum, simple past threw a tantrum, past participle thrown a tantrum)

  1. (idiomatic) To have a temper tantrum; to display a fit of childish anger.
    Synonyms:
    throw a wobbly

Questions about throwing a tantrum

What is throwing a tantrum the present participle and gerund of?
Throwing a tantrum is the present participle and gerund of throw a tantrum.

Words near throwing a tantrum in the dictionary

  1. throwing a monkey wrench into the works
  2. throwing a sickie
  3. throwing a spanner in the works
  4. throwing a spanner into the works
  5. throwing a sprat to catch a mackerel
  6. throwing a tantrum
  7. throwing a wet blanket on
  8. throwing a wobbly
  9. throwing a wrench in
  10. throwing a wrench in the gears
  11. throwing a wrench in the works

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