tantrum
playSimple Definition of tantrum
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: an uncontrolled expression of childish anger : an angry outburst by a child or by someone who is behaving like a child
Examples of tantrum in a sentence
<had a tantrum when he found his little sister using his model paints>
Origin and Etymology of tantrum
origin unknown
First Known Use: 1714
TANTRUM Defined for Kids
tantrum
playDefinition of tantrum for Students
: an outburst of bad temper
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