tantrum

[tan-truh m] /ˈtæn trəm/

noun

a violent demonstration of rage or frustration; a sudden burst of ill temper.

Origin

1740-50; origin uncertain

Examples from the web for tantrum

Data that doesn't fit your case, gets a temper tantrum.
And when the consequences happened, she would have an hourlong temper tantrum.
So they panicked and then threw a great tantrum because the world was obviously not conforming to their delusions.
But don't let me hear you complain when your houses get cold cause they turned off the taps from a tantrum.
She simply doesn't take the tantrum personally because, after all, it's not about her.
It's an emotional revenge-oriented tantrum that shares certain characteristics with violent criminal behavior itself.
The little one throws a tantrum, the older one yells at her.
It's harder to throw a tantrum at work and not face consequences.
If it doesn't happen, the chefs themselves might well throw a tantrum.
If you had any doubt about that, last week's tantrum should have convinced you.

British Dictionary definitions for tantrum

/ˈtæntrəm/

noun

(often pl) a childish fit of rage; outburst of bad temper

Word Origin

C18: of unknown origin

Contemporary definitions for tantrum

noun

Word Origin and History for tantrum

1714, originally colloquial, of unknown origin.

tantrum in Medicine

tantrum tan·trum (tān'trəm)
n.
A fit of bad temper.