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tan⋅trum

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

Origin:
1740–50; orig. uncert.
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tan·trum   (tān'trəm)   
n.  A fit of bad temper. Also called regionally hissy2, hissy fit.

[Origin unknown.]
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Main Entry:  tantrum
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  See temper tantrum
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Main Entry: tan·trum
Pronunciation: 'tan-tr&m
Function: noun
: a fit of bad temper tantrum>
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tantrum tan·trum (tān'trəm)
n.
A fit of bad temper.

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