A tantrum, conniption, angry outburst[1], temper tantrum, lash out, meltdown, fit of anger, or hissy fit is an emotional outburst, [2][3][4] usually associated with those in emotional distress.

The meaning of TANTRUM is a fit of bad temper. How to use tantrum in a sentence.

Dec 5, 2024 · There is a difference between a tantrum and a meltdown. A tantrum is a behavior aimed at “I want what I want now,” and a meltdown is a heightened upset about something.

A toddler in a playgroup watches as a peer has a temper tantrum after an adult has taken away the peer's toy.

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

Definition of tantrum noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. a sudden short period of angry, unreasonable behaviour, especially in a child. Children often have temper tantrums at the age …

If a child has a tantrum, they lose their temper in a noisy and uncontrolled way. If you say that an adult is throwing a tantrum, you are criticizing them for losing their temper and acting in a childish way.