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
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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
Likewise, parents need to be patient with their kids to avoid meltdowns and hissy fits.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 25 July 2025
Therefore, do your best to avoid hissy fits and meltdowns with kids.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2025
Yes, 6-year-old Jayden had a little hissy fit.
—Ben Standig, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
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Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 4 Aug. 2025
Likewise, parents need to be patient with their kids to avoid meltdowns and hissy fits.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 25 July 2025
Therefore, do your best to avoid hissy fits and meltdowns with kids.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2025
Yes, 6-year-old Jayden had a little hissy fit.
—Ben Standig, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for hissy fit
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“Hissy fit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hissy%20fit. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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