hissy fit

noun

Examples of hissy fit in a Sentence

the demanding diva had a major hissy fit when she had to wait for her trailer to be ready
Recent Examples on the Web The backstage world of Lady Raven’s show affords more of this: another musician (Kid Cudi) throws hissy fits over his snacks, a concert-tour employee (Vanessa Smythe) reveals details of stage management, and there are notable protocols and practices involving law-enforcement officers. Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2024 And when the guy says the book is a piece of trash, Boggs throw him out of his office and has a hissy fit that ends up with papers all over the floor. Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 27 June 2024 In fact, Baker and his supporters seem to be pitching one of the biggest hissy fits in Lake County’s recent political history. Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2024 Likewise, parents might have difficult exchanges with their kids because of arguments, meltdowns and hissy fits. Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 11 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for hissy fit 

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Word History

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hissy fit was in 1943

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“Hissy fit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hissy%20fit. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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hissy fit

noun
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