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

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

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

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 …

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 …

Nov 3, 2025 · tantrum (third-person singular simple present tantrums, present participle tantruming or tantrumming, simple past and past participle tantrumed or tantrummed) …

An intense and often uncontrolled outburst of anger, frustration, or emotional distress, typically exhibited by children but can also occur in adults. "The child's tantrum in the grocery store …

a burst of bad temper: a two-year-old child having a tantrum. tan•trum (tan′ trəm), n. a sudden burst of ill temper. In Lists: Family, marriage story, T, more... Synonyms: temper tantrum, fit, …

Tantrum definition: A fit of bad temper.