temper tantrum
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| Main Entry: | temper tantrum |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | a loss of mental balance or composure, esp. by an outburst of anger or irritation; also called tantrum |
| Etymology: | tantrum's origin is unknown |
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Temper tantrum
is always a great word to know.
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| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare. |
Example sentences
She could only fall asleep with a movie on and had a temper tantrum with what the foster mom thought was a nurturing activity.
Data that doesn't fit your case, gets a temper tantrum.
Cannot disagree with peers without escalating into a temper tantrum or running away from the situation.
Instead of having a temper tantrum, how about coming up with solutions instead of this never-ending whining.
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