as in huff
an outburst or display of excited anger
the demanding diva had a major hissy fit when she had to wait for her trailer to be ready
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Recent Examples of hissy fit
Newsom has been a longtime and avid supporter of LGBTQ+ rights, so his remarks touched off a hissy fit among progressive Democrats.
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Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
Why even throw a hissy fit before the rooms are decided?
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2025
As Texas and all of its fans drown their sorrows, and throw hissy fit rages over what the Longhorns should have done in their loss against Ohio State, reviewing their last meaningful drive will require all of the Shiner Bock in the bar.
—Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Jan. 2025
By the way, the same thing applies to passengers seated next to a child who has a hissy fit.
—Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
Why even throw a hissy fit before the rooms are decided?
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2025
As Texas and all of its fans drown their sorrows, and throw hissy fit rages over what the Longhorns should have done in their loss against Ohio State, reviewing their last meaningful drive will require all of the Shiner Bock in the bar.
—Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Jan. 2025
By the way, the same thing applies to passengers seated next to a child who has a hissy fit.
—Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hissy fit
Noun
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The chute opens, and rambunctious No. 2 bursts out with an impatient huff.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
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Volunteers were charged around 25 cents per huff, bringing in good profit for those who’d invested in the necessary gas tanks, tubes, and breathing bags.—
Oshan Jarow,
Vox,
7 Dec. 2018
Noun
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Women prefer looser fits that can easily be layered or tucked into pants or a skirt.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2025
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Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images With that being said, the Lakers have now been connected to an intriguing name in NBA free agency who could be a perfect fit for the team.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 June 2025
Noun
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Miami-Dade Fire Rescue pronounced the driver, who was not identified, dead at the scene.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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Since bursting onto the scene a few years ago, generative AI has rapidly transformed from an emerging tool to a business imperative across many industries, with insurance being no exception.—
Chaz Perera,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Photo taken after an explosion in downtown Tehran amid Israel's two-day campaign of strikes against Iran on June 15.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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The explosion of betting options signals the next stage of growth for U.S. sports betting, shifting from wagers placed before a game to betting during a game.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
15 June 2025
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The ant is getting attention after University of Georgia (UGA) entomologist Dan Suiter issued a warning that its sting can be remarkably painful and sometimes cause a serious allergic reaction called anaphylaxis.—
Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
13 June 2025
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While this isn’t the first military parade in the United States and in the nation’s capital, reactions have been mixed: some predict a stirring moment of patriotism while others see it as an alarming echo of authoritarianism.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
13 June 2025
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The outburst comes just days after Trump and Musk appeared together for a chummy White House news conference billed as a friendly sendoff for the latter.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
3 June 2025
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Brandon Novy capped the 10-run outburst with an inside-the-park home run.—
Compiled From Wire Reports,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 June 2025
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The shot sent Fenway Park into a frenzy and left the Yankees ruminating over a few calls that didn’t go their way in the top of the frame.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2025
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For now, two trends in the market have emerged to keep the rental prices at a stable level: slowed rental demand and a recent construction frenzy.—
Ignacio Calderon,
USA Today,
12 June 2025
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“Hissy fit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hissy%20fit. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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