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
Parents will have to be patient with their kids to avoid hissy fits and meltdowns.
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Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2025
An attempt to reduce the number of feral cats in the city didn’t create a hissy fit at the meeting.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
Now for the big damage Trump’s little hissy fit will cause.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 10 Aug. 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
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Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2025
An attempt to reduce the number of feral cats in the city didn’t create a hissy fit at the meeting.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
Now for the big damage Trump’s little hissy fit will cause.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 10 Aug. 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hissy fit
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As much as Payton bristles about media storylines and huffs about tempo questions, the Broncos went 25 minutes without a first down against Las Vegas.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
22 Nov. 2025
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After 36 minutes of cagey huff-and-puff, Arsenal’s clean-sheet record was spoiled again in game nine of their run, though, as in 1903, their undefeatedness in that stretch was to remain intact.—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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This pair from Amazon is lightweight enough for all-day wear, features an elastic drawcord for a personalized fit, and even includes two zip pockets to securely store important travel documents.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Mars Power Wide-Leg Jeans Fully lean into the baggy trend with these high-rise, wide-leg jeans, which have a loose fit all the way through the legs.—
Michelle Rostamian,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Photos and video from the scene showed a Honda Pilot with a bullet hole in the windshield.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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Investigators identified the driver who left the scene as Shaina Renee Dallachiesa, 37, of Marion, Virginia.—
Mark Price
January 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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Local media also reported that several explosions were heard before the fire began.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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Jonathan Taylor’s offensive explosion helped push the Indianapolis Colts past the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday in the first NFL regular-season game in Berlin, 31-25, in overtime.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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For Gay, the political landscape at home has elicited some spontaneous reactions from strangers abroad.—
Terry Ward,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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Strong word of mouth and critical reactions helped drive business.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
9 Nov. 2025
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As 6-7 went viral, teachers complained that random outbursts by their students were interrupting their lessons.—
Rebekah Willett,
Fortune,
9 Jan. 2026
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Kerr, who was ejected in the loss to the Clippers, was not worried about how the league or his players would react to his outburst.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Travelers not seeking football frenzy should avoid the fall, when hotel and airfare prices skyrocket and crowds are large.—
Sarah Cahalan,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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January was set to host a free-agent frenzy, with most league veterans aligning their contracts to expire in advance of the new CBA.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Hissy fit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hissy%20fit. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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