hissy fit

noun

: tantrum

Examples of hissy fit in a Sentence

the demanding diva had a major hissy fit when she had to wait for her trailer to be ready

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The backstage world of Lady Raven’s show affords more of this: another musician (Kid Cudi) throws hissy fits over his snacks, a concert-tour employee (Vanessa Smythe) reveals details of stage management, and there are notable protocols and practices involving law-enforcement officers. —

Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2024 And when the guy says the book is a piece of trash, Boggs throw him out of his office and has a hissy fit that ends up with papers all over the floor. —

Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 27 June 2024 In fact, Baker and his supporters seem to be pitching one of the biggest hissy fits in Lake County’s recent political history. —

Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2024 Likewise, parents might have difficult exchanges with their kids because of arguments, meltdowns and hissy fits. —

Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 11 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for hissy fit