as in huff
an outburst or display of excited anger
the demanding diva had a major hissy fit when she had to wait for her trailer to be ready
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Recent Examples of hissy fit
And then in Season 2, that petulant child is ready to quit and throw a hissy fit.
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Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
22 Mar. 2026
Parents will have to be patient with their kids to avoid hissy fits and meltdowns.
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Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
24 Oct. 2025
Now for the big damage Trump’s little hissy fit will cause.
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Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
10 Aug. 2025
In reaction to the possible redrawing of the Texas Congressional map to benefit Republicans, Democrats are throwing a hissy fit and have promised to retaliate by doing the same in California.
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Jon Coupal,
Oc Register,
4 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for hissy fit
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
22 Mar. 2026
Parents will have to be patient with their kids to avoid hissy fits and meltdowns.
—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
24 Oct. 2025
Now for the big damage Trump’s little hissy fit will cause.
—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
10 Aug. 2025
In reaction to the possible redrawing of the Texas Congressional map to benefit Republicans, Democrats are throwing a hissy fit and have promised to retaliate by doing the same in California.
—
Jon Coupal,
Oc Register,
4 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for hissy fit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hissy fit
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Devers walked back to the dugout in a huff.
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David walks out of the kitchen and Moira huffs and takes his spot over the pot.
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However, the right pest control company depends on your home, location, pests and budget, meaning one of the other companies on our best list might be a better fit.
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Also consider calcium citrate, which is often a better fit for those with sensitive digestion, according to Manaker.
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The show was always brilliant at orchestrating moods, with its slow-fast, quiet-loud contrasts, its extreme close-ups and noisy action scenes.
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Collett is, ultimately, the reason D'Arcy dreaded performing that scene.
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Tuesday night's explosion from Contreras had actually been 24 hours in the making.
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Authorities in the wealthy city-state of Monaco have launched a manhunt that’s stretched across the border into France after several people were wounded in an explosion caused by a bomb that was planted in a residential building.
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But combined with Disney‘s embarrassing The Mandalorian and Grogu influencer stunt that backfired, a movie’s first reactions on social media are increasingly being met with equal amounts of fan skepticism.
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Attendees of the council meeting on Thursday night had a mixed reaction to the vote.
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The pitcher and batter didn’t acknowledge the outburst, although Wrobleski’s pitch ended up in the dirt for a full count.
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Fresh off a 22-run outburst Friday, the question became what would the Sox do for an encore Saturday.
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The cult of Costco Even in a world where supermarkets can stir a frenzy, Costco fans border on the obsessive.
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Meanwhile, Kelce’s father has added fuel to the wedding frenzy.
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“Hissy fit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hissy%20fit. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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