Definition of hissy fit

hissy fit

noun

• a tantrum.

                                                                                                                                    
  
                                                                                                                                                                 
  
  Citation from "Compassion", Wilfred (US TV), Season 1 Episode 9 (2011) censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.

  • See more words with the same meaning: to become angry, go crazy, freak out.

  Last edited on Oct 25 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 31 2009.

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Other terms relating to 'to become angry, go crazy, freak out':
get the b*tch on	Definitions include: to become angry at and yell (that is, to "bitch") at someone.
get postal	Definitions include: to get violent, to go crazy.
hack off	Definitions include: to make a person angry.
ape sh*t	Definitions include: crazy.
go nuclear	Definitions include: to become enraged.
sh*t Frisbees	Definitions include: freak out or go crazy.
go trench coat	Definitions include: to go crazy; "go postal".
bug out	Definitions include: to get high.
go over the edge	Definitions include: to go crazy.
freak'n	Definitions include: shortened form of freaking.
blow a fuse	Definitions include: to lose one's temper.
foam at the mouth	Definitions include: to be extremely angry.
go bonkers	Definitions include: to go crazy.
wild out on	Definitions include: to act in a crazy manner towards someone - e.g. yelling, beating.
bug	Definitions include: to pester or annoy.
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Slang terms with the same root words

Other terms relating to 'fit':
b*tch fit	Definitions include: a temper tantrum: acting in a loud, wild, or aggressive manner due to an upsetting situation.
fit	Definitions include: attractive; "hot".
fit-shaced	Definitions include: "shit-faced".
fitted	Definitions include: dressed well.
fit the bill	Definitions include: to satisfy requirements or desires.
give (one) a fit	Definitions include: to anger, annoy, or pain a person.
Give you a running fit	Definitions include: This definition is questionable and is pending deletion.
have a face fit for radio	Definitions include: to be ugly.
nic fit	Definitions include: a very bad mood because a person can't get a cigarette to fulfill their need for nicotine.
sh*t fit	Definitions include: a fit of anger.
throw a hissy fit	Definitions include: to throw a tantrum.
Other terms relating to 'hissy':
hissy	Definitions include: a tantrum.
throw a hissy fit	Definitions include: to throw a tantrum.

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