SINCE 1828
a tempest in a teapot
noun phraseDefinition of a tempest in a teapot
US
: a situation in which people are upset or angry about something that is not very important
Comments on a tempest in a teapot
What made you want to look up a tempest in a teapot? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Test Your Vocabulary
Musical Words Quiz
-
- Which word describes a musical performance marked by the absence of instrumental accompaniment?
Test your visual vocabulary with our 10-question challenge!
TAKE THE QUIZ
Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.
TAKE THE QUIZLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Words at Play
Share a tempest in a teapot
Resources for a tempest in a teapot