hissy fit

noun

Definition of hissy fitnext
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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hissy fit
  1. huff
  2. fit
  3. scene
  4. explosion
  5. reaction
  6. outburst
  7. frenzy
Noun
  • The chute opens, and rambunctious No. 2 bursts out with an impatient huff.
    — Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2025
  • 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
Definition of huff
Noun
  • Nonetheless, the singer shows up in a stylish fit, dressed in an oversized jacket and a Chanel beanie—fitting given that the K-Pop sensation is a longtime Chanel ambassador and the newest face of the Chanel 25 handbag.
    — Irene Kim, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2025
  • The much-less-expensive Volt was a perfect fit for early EV adopters (like me).
    — Brooke Crothers, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Definition of fit
Noun
  • With his latest role, Bill Skarsgård had the task of delivering a terrified and tortured performance with no scene partner.
    — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Before any announcement is made, the ship’s bridge team—often in coordination with the cruise line’s head office—will have worked hard behind the scenes to find an alternative port.
    — David Nikel, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Definition of scene
Noun
  • Another 1,671 firms reached $2.5 to $4.9 million, up from 506 in 2021. Transportation and warehousing: With the e-commerce explosion sparking demand for last-mile transportation and warehousing, solopreneurs in this space profited.
    — Elaine Pofeldt, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
  • An eruption followed by an explosion was heard Thursday evening as far as Larantuka and Maumere, two cities about 30 to 53 miles from the volcano.
    — arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of explosion
Noun
  • Unfortunately, her own post didn't show that ideal, gleeful reaction.
    — Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Common side effects from vaginal moisturizers can include, allergic reactions, skin irritation, and yeast infections.
    — Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of reaction
Noun
  • The formula seeps deep into pores all over your body to wipe out acne-causing bacteria, stopping active outbursts in their tracks, and keeping future ones at bay.
    — Annie Blackman, Allure, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Powell hit a home run down the left field line in her first at-bat of the season, capping a three-run first-inning outburst by the Warriors in an eventual 9-6 nonconference victory.
    — Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of outburst
Noun
  • For years, the Fed was the North Star for markets—every rate tweak or hint of tightening sent Wall Street into a frenzy.
    — Dan Irvine, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
  • The Labrador quickly threw himself into a frenzy of excitement after realizing that the carpet beneath him had been updated.
    — Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of frenzy

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