hissy

noun

ˈhi-sē How to pronounce hissy (audio)
Definition of hissynext
chiefly Southern & southern Midland
as in huff
an outburst or display of excited anger she throws a royal hissy whenever her food is late

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  1. huff
  2. fit
  3. scene
  4. tantrum
  5. outburst
  6. explosion
Noun
  • Volunteers were charged around 25 cents per huff, bringing in good profit for those who’d invested in the necessary gas tanks, tubes, and breathing bags.
    Oshan Jarow, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
  • The huffs and hums, produced by two women standing face-to-face and vocalizing from their throats, is believed to be one of the oldest music forms in the world.
    Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Aug. 2024
Definition of huff
Noun
  • With a premium build quality, comfortable fit, and impressive mic, these very well could be your new favorite headphones.
    Brad Bourque, WIRED, 29 Nov. 2024
  • The sweater knit is lightweight but still warm and comfy, and the fit screams luxurious.
    Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of fit
Noun
  • Ed has covered pop music for The Republic since 2007, reviewing festivals and concerts, interviewing legends, covering the local scene and more.
    Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 1 Dec. 2024
  • The sixth-year coach also described the moments that led to the ugly scenes.
    Kevin Dotson, CNN, 1 Dec. 2024
Definition of scene
Noun
  • Bosses will forgive carelessness, stupidity, tardiness, and a temper tantrum.
    Rachel Brodsky, TIME, 5 Dec. 2024
  • The baby managed to nap on the fly most days, the six-year-old didn’t have notable tantrums, and both generally ate everything (pillowy mandazi, or African donuts, became a breakfast favorite).
    Tanveer Badal, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of tantrum
Noun
  • But what began as a movement characterized by sporadic outbursts of violence would soon morph into a premeditated political strategy of ethnic cleansing.
    Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 26 Nov. 2024
  • Other stories are far more chilling, chronicling regular outbursts and pushing, hitting or kicking.
    Leslie Katz, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of outburst
Noun
  • Along with cucumber engorgement, other physical changes in the plant before and during the explosion shaped the angle, height and distance of a successful seed spew, according to the study.
    Mindy Weisberger, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
  • For example, a deepfake photo of an explosion at the Pentagon circulated on social media, causing the market to plummet by $0.5 trillion.
    Hod Fleishman, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of explosion
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