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conniption

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con·nip·tion  (k-npshn)
n. Informal
A fit of violent emotion, such as anger or panic. Also called conniption fit.
[Origin unknown.]
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Noun1.conniptionconniption - a display of bad temper; "he had a fit"; "she threw a tantrum"; "he made a scene"
fit, tantrum, scene
bad temper, ill temper - a persisting angry mood
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