conniption

con·nip·tion  (k-npshn)

n. Informal

A fit of violent emotion, such as anger or panic. Also called conniption fit.

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[Mock Latin, perhaps influenced by snip or snap.]

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conniption [kəˈnɪpʃən]

n

(often plural) US and Canadian slang a fit of rage or tantrums

[arbitrary pseudo-Latin coinage]

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con•nip•tion (kəˈnɪp ʃən)

n.

Often, conniptions. a fit of hysterical excitement or anger.

[1825–35, Amer.; orig. uncertain]

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

conniption - 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