tantrum
UK: ˈtæntrəm | US: ˈtæntrəm
n. a sudden, uncontrolled outburst of anger or frustration, typically in a child
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The word "tantrum" first appeared in early 18th-century English, but its exact origin remains uncertain. It may derive from the obsolete English word tantrum or tantrum, meaning "a fit of ill-humor," possibly influenced by dialectal or colloquial usage. Unlike many Latinate or Greek-derived terms, "tantrum" lacks clear morpheme boundaries, suggesting it evolved as a compact, expressive term for emotional outbursts. Its vivid, almost onomatopoeic quality mirrors the abrupt, explosive nature of the behavior it describes.
The toddler threw a tantrum when his mother refused to buy him candy.
She stormed out of the meeting in a tantrum after her proposal was rejected.
Parents often struggle to handle their child’s tantrums in public places.
His frequent tantrums at work made him unpopular with colleagues.
Ignoring the tantrum can sometimes be more effective than giving it attention.