as in huff
an outburst or display of excited anger
the demanding diva had a major hissy fit when she had to wait for her trailer to be ready
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Recent Examples of hissy fit
Likewise, parents might have difficult exchanges with their kids because of arguments, meltdowns and hissy fits.
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Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 11 June 2024
If not, then spoiled daughter will through the biggest hissy fit ever known.
—Timothy Bella, Washington Post, 1 Dec. 2023
Reactions to the recent change in the speaker of the House amounted to one-gag skits, with variations ranging from intemperate to hissy fits.
—Armond White, National Review, 6 Oct. 2023
Even as McCarthy announced the impeachment inquiry, for example, two MAGA stars, Florida U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz and Georgia U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, had a hissy fit and a fight on X (formerly known as Twitter) over who deserved credit for McCarthy’s decision.
—Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 17 Sep. 2023
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Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 11 June 2024
If not, then spoiled daughter will through the biggest hissy fit ever known.
—Timothy Bella, Washington Post, 1 Dec. 2023
Reactions to the recent change in the speaker of the House amounted to one-gag skits, with variations ranging from intemperate to hissy fits.
—Armond White, National Review, 6 Oct. 2023
Even as McCarthy announced the impeachment inquiry, for example, two MAGA stars, Florida U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz and Georgia U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, had a hissy fit and a fight on X (formerly known as Twitter) over who deserved credit for McCarthy’s decision.
—Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 17 Sep. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hissy fit
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Volunteers were charged around 25 cents per huff, bringing in good profit for those who’d invested in the necessary gas tanks, tubes, and breathing bags.Oshan Jarow, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
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The huffs and hums, produced by two women standing face-to-face and vocalizing from their throats, is believed to be one of the oldest music forms in the world.Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Aug. 2024
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The fabrics provides exceptional softness, a luxurious hand feel, and superior shape retention for a consistently perfect fit.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Jan. 2025
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Schröder’s fit with the Warriors was always questionable.C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2025
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The Museum of Broadway Theater fans can get a behind the scenes look at some of their favorite shows at The Museum of Broadway, located in Manhattan’s Theatre District.Emma Kershaw, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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The Carter Center a nonprofit started by Mr. Carter after leaving the White House, shared a different photo on Thursday of the funeral scene.Neil Vigdor, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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This isn’t a new phenomenon - as far back as 2013, a fake report of explosions at the White House caused the S&P 500 to lose $130 billion in market capitalization within minutes.HEC Paris Insights, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Although initially estimated in 1959 to generate a blast equivalent to six megatons of TNT, the device yielded a 15 megaton explosion—allegedly the most powerful nuclear weapon ever detonated by the US.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 9 Jan. 2025
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Other symptoms of serious allergic reactions include rashes, hives, itching, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal cramping.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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To make these reactions happen, fusion energy infrastructure will need to endure these extreme conditions.Farhat Beg, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2025
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Young kids can mistake a momentary outburst from their parents as something more serious and permanent.Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 7 Jan. 2025
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The Rule: Review Both Pushpa films (Pushpa The Rise and Pushpa The Rule) were custom-made for a target fanbase that relishes and justifies violent outbursts for the sake of righteousness and masculinity.Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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The king of college football will be back, and soon But Indiana’s CFP inclusion whipped the Big Ten’s detractors into a frenzy, as skeptics within and outside the SEC looked to discount the Hoosiers’ 11-win season because of their strength of schedule.Scott Dochterman, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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Look no further than the image of Jey Uso standing on the announcers’ table with Travis Scott and Pat McAfee during his entrance — whipping fans into a frenzy as a drone flew around him and out over the crowd — for a taste of the energy Uso brings to the ring.Joe Otterson, Variety, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Hissy fit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hissy%20fit. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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