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noun

Tantrum n.

A whim; an affected air. (Colloq. and archaic)

A display of ill-humor, especially a demonstration of rage or frustration by shouting or violent physical movements, such as the stamping of feet; called also temper tantrum. It is usually associated with children, but is sometimes seen in adults.

(fig.) A display of anger expressed by irrationally striking out at innocent targets or inanimate objects; as, the governor was so insulted by the article, he threw a temper tantrum and cancelled the ceremony.

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Etymology of 'Tantrum'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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"Tantrum" Quotes from Famous Books

... over here in winter?" It was Louise who dared press that question. They all felt Kitty was due to take another tantrum any minute. She had been almost dangerously ...

— The Girl Scouts at Sea Crest - The Wig Wag Rescue • Lillian Garis

... what is the matter with every one?" she said, flouncing into the kitchen. "Something seems to have jarred the family nerves. Here is uncle off on some mysterious business, Dave goes off in the snow in a tantrum, and you look as if you had just buried your last friend." And the young lady left the room as suddenly ...

— 'Way Down East - A Romance of New England Life • Joseph R. Grismer

... that would take up at least two hours, and that we shouldn't be called to luncheon until a quarter after one. My stomach rebelled at this, but my head knew better than to oppose the old boy when he had a thought-tantrum on. ...

— The Adventures of the Eleven Cuff-Buttons • James Francis Thierry

... The hand of the plowman moved automatically upward as if to brush away a fly, and at this unconscious action the child, seized by a convulsion of laughter and fearing lest it explode, stuffed his fists into his mouth. In the opinion of this irreverent young skeptic his Uncle Dave was in a "tantrum" instead of a "trance," and he thought such a ...

— The Redemption of David Corson • Charles Frederic Goss

... make these rides easy for me, for she was sweeter than anything that has a name. Since the evening of the dance I had tried to avoid her. Either she was sincerely sorry for her tantrum or she was bent upon utterly ...

— The Rustlers of Pecos County • Zane Grey

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