tan·trum

[tan-truhm]
noun
a violent demonstration of rage or frustration; a sudden burst of ill temper.

Origin:
1740–50; origin uncertain

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tantrum (ˈtæntrəm) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
(often plural) a childish fit of rage; outburst of bad temper
 
[C18: of unknown origin]

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Main Entry:  tantrum
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  See temper tantrum
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tantrum
1714, originally colloquial, of unknown origin.
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tantrum tan·trum (tān'trəm)
n.
A fit of bad temper.

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Example sentences
Data that doesn't fit your case, gets a temper tantrum.
And when the consequences happened, she would have an hourlong temper tantrum.
If it doesn't happen, the chefs themselves might well throw a tantrum.
The little one throws a tantrum, the older one yells at her.
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