Definition of Tantrum
Tan´trum
n.
1.
A
whim
;
an
affected
air
.
2.
A
display
of
ill-humor
,
especially
a
demonstration
of
rage
or
frustration
by
shouting
or
violent
physical
movements
,
such
as
the
stamping
of
feet
;
called
also
temper
tantrum
.
It
is
usually
associated
with
children
,
but
is
sometimes
seen
in
adults
.
3.
A
display
of
anger
expressed
by
irrationally
striking
out
at
innocent
targets
or
inanimate
objects
;
as
,
the
governor
was
so
insulted
by
the
article
,
he
threw
a
temper
tantrum
and
cancelled
the
ceremony
.
Related Words
cat
fit
,
conniption
,
conniption
fit
,
convulsion
,
duck
fit
,
eruption
,
explosion
,
fit
of
anger
,
fit
of
temper
,
paddy
,
paroxysm
,
rage
,
storm
,
temper
tantrum
,
wax
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