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hissy

[ his-ee ]

noun

, plural his·sies.
  1. Slang. a fit of anger; temper tantrum.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of hissy1

An Americanism dating back to 1930–35

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Example Sentences

Many more folks are inclined to chalk this mess up to a congressional hissy fit than a presidential one.

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