hissy fit

noun

Definition of hissy fitnext
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 Kudos to the owners of the Tampa Bay Bucs for not throwing a hissy fit and objecting to the Jaguars playing an entire season so close to Tampa. — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026 And then in Season 2, that petulant child is ready to quit and throw a 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 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
  1. huff
  2. fit
  3. scene
  4. explosion
  5. reaction
  6. outburst
  7. frenzy
Noun
  • Devers walked back to the dugout in a huff.
    — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026
  • Not everyone feels the same way, however, and some progressive parents and staff are in a huff.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2026
Definition of huff
Noun
  • Finally, grab 39% off the Shokz OpenRun Pro Bluetooth Headphones, providing premium bone-conduction audio and a secure open-ear fit.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Designers are experimenting with different fits and fabrics to give the traditional jacket a more modern look.
    — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of fit
Noun
  • Music scenes were insular; tapes were copied by hand and passed between friends and family.
    — Shy Clara Thompson, Pitchfork, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Soundtracks often work in a similar way—music that’s been composed with the idea of accompaniment, melodies that are meant to join with a story already can work perfectly when one is in the midst of creating a character or scene.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of scene
Noun
  • In the 1960s America launched the Vela fleet of satellites, whose sole task was to look at Earth’s surface and search for any telltale neutrons, x-rays and gamma rays—extremely high-energy particles—coming from a nuclear explosion.
    — Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Most of these fragments were generated by explosions and orbital collisions that shattered satellites and used rocket stages into clouds of dangerous debris.
    — Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of explosion
Noun
  • The vaccine’s side effects were mainly the sore arm, fatigue and other reactions typical of mRNA coronavirus vaccination, MD Anderson's Tawbi said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The vaccine’s side effects were mainly the sore arm, fatigue and other reactions typical of mRNA coronavirus vaccination, Tawbi said.
    — Lauren Neergaard, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of reaction
Noun
  • Rushing went through a learning curve juggling his defensive and offensive responsibilities, and navigating intense online scrutiny of his outbursts on the field and in the dugout.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
  • From harassing Brady over his divorce from Gisele Bündchen on social media to trying to be a rapper and much more, Brown’s post-football life has been one filled with public outbursts and controversial statements and stunts.
    — Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of outburst
Noun
  • Concerns also remain that their prices shot too high following a yearslong frenzy, even though companies in the industry continue to report growth.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Stocks that have benefited from the frenzy over AI have been swinging over rising worries about their path ahead.
    — Damian J. Troise, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of frenzy

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“Hissy fit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hissy%20fit. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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