Definitions for tantrum
ˈtæn trəmtantrum

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. fit, tantrum, scene, conniptionnoun

   a display of bad temper

   "he had a fit"; "she threw a tantrum"; "he made a scene"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. tantrumnoun

   An often childish display or fit of bad temper.

   Many parents become embarrassed by their children throwing tantrums in public places.

2. Etymology: origin; since 1714.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Tantrum

   A tantrum, temper tantrum, lash out, meltdown, fit or hissy fit is an emotional outburst, usually associated with those in emotional distress, that is typically characterized by stubbornness, crying, screaming, violence, defiance, angry ranting, a resistance to attempts at pacification, and, in some cases, hitting and other physically violent behavior. Physical control may be lost; the person may be unable to remain still; and even if the "goal" of the person is met, they may not be calmed. Throwing a temper tantrum can lead to a child getting detention or being suspended from school for older school age children. A tantrum may be expressed in a tirade: a protracted, angry speech.

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1. tantrum

   A tantrum is an uncontrolled outburst of anger or frustration, typically expressed through shouting, crying, or other physical behaviors. While commonly observed in young children who are overwhelmed and do not yet know how to express their emotions in a socially acceptable manner, tantrums can occur in people of all ages.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Tantrumnoun

   a whim, or burst of ill-humor; an affected air

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1. Tantrum

   A tantrum is an emotional outburst, usually associated with children or those in emotional distress, that is typically characterized by stubbornness, crying, screaming, yelling, shrieking, defiance, angry ranting, a resistance to attempts at pacification and, in some cases, violence. Physical control may be lost, the person may be unable to remain still, and even if the "goal" of the person is met he or she may not be calmed. A tantrum may be expressed in a tirade: a protracted, angry, or violent speech.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Tantrum

   tan′trum, n. a capricious fit of ill-temper without adequate cause. [Prob. W. tant, a passion.]

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1. tantrum

   Song lyrics by tantrum -- Explore a large variety of song lyrics performed by tantrum on the Lyrics.com website.

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1. • Bad Temper

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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How to pronounce tantrum?

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How to say tantrum in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of tantrum in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of tantrum in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of tantrum in a Sentence

1. Chuck Schumer:

   It would be a shame if the country suffered because of Trump temper tantrum, it's up to him.

2. Michael Antonelli:

   The market is expressing its disappointment, but this is a short-term tantrum.

3. Ileana Garcia:

   I will not allow this temper tantrum to distract from the important work ahead.

4. Melissa Curran:

   Shutting down the government because Donald Trump wanted to stomp Donald Trump feet over this wall, I mean this is an Air Force town -- so many people were affected by Donald Trump tantrum.

5. David Katz:

   (Trump) seems to be irate that China reacted to what the U.S. has done and is basically having a mini-tantrum and is angry at everybody, he's angry at China, he's trying to put the blame on the market and the economy on Powell.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=tantrum
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Tantrum
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tantrum
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tantrum
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=tantrum
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=tantrum
8. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=tantrum