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
  • Both the bottom band and shoulder straps are adjustable for a customized fit, including the option to wear the bra as a scoopback or racerback style.
    — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026
  • The critical question is how does a player of his skillset fit into Chelsea’s side?
    — David Ornstein, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of fit
Noun
  • Crews remained at the scene to help the power company with the fallen pole, the department said.
    — Mark Price July 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 July 2026
  • And there’s an absurdity to that scene, which Daeron is feeling just in the shock of it in itself.
    — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 27 July 2026
Definition of scene
Noun
  • Air defenses were activated in the Iranian capital, Tehran, and explosions were reported in several Iranian cities, according to state media.
    — Arpita Dasika, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
  • Deep ocean recordings blend with orchestral timpani, distant explosions, vibrations and the recorded buzzing of bees.
    — Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026
Definition of explosion
Noun
  • For Toyama, the reactions were overwhelmingly positive, with some even expressing envy.
    — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 26 July 2026
  • Yet in a room full of journalists, Trump’s attacks on figures like CNN’s Kaitlan Collins were met with stone-faces from those who were well aware their reactions could be caught on C-SPAN cameras.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 25 July 2026
Definition of reaction
Noun
  • He was ousted from Dior and his namesake fashion house in 2011 following racist and antisemitic outbursts at a Paris bar.
    — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
  • Therapy that helped him make friends and control outbursts caused by Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has nearly disappeared, Garcia said.
    — Larry Seward, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Definition of outburst
Noun
  • In addition, chip shortages due to the AI boom have resulted in price hikes for consumer electronics, with hyperscalers showing no signs that their capital expenditure frenzy is cooling off.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 25 July 2026
  • The Knicks claiming the 2026 NBA championship in an emphatic 4-1 gentleman’s sweep of the San Antonio Spurs sent the Eastern Conference into a frenzy.
    — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 25 July 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 2 Aug. 2026.

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