Tantrum (Noun)
Meaning
A display of bad temper; "he had a fit"; "she threw a tantrum"; "he made a scene".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The tired child's refusal to leave the toy store ended in a violent tantrum, with screaming and stamping of feet.
- She had a major tantrum in the car when her parents refused to buy her the expensive doll she wanted.
- The famous actor was known for throwing tantrums on movie sets, causing delays and frustrating his colleagues.
- The teenager's angry tantrum at her parents lasted for hours, with her slamming doors and refusing to speak.
- After his toy was taken away, the little boy lay down on the floor and threw a tantrum, shouting 'it's mine' repeatedly.