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conniption fit

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con⋅nip⋅tion

[kuh-nip-shuhn]
–noun
Often, conniptions. Informal. a fit of hysterical excitement or anger.
Also called conniption fit.


Origin:
1825–35, Americanism; orig. uncert.
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con·nip·tion   (kə-nĭp'shən)   
n.   Informal
A fit of violent emotion, such as anger or panic. Also called conniption fit.

[Mock Latin, perhaps influenced by snip or snap.]
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