tantrum

Valid in Scrabble

Scrabble points
9
Words With Friends
12
Letters
7
Pronunciation
/ˈtæn.tɹəm/

Definition of tantrum

2 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. An often childish display or fit of bad temper.
    “Many parents become embarrassed by their children throwing tantrums in public places.”
    “Baby Shawn threw a tantrum when he was told the bicycle was not his.”
    “When he became frustrated, he threw a tantrum, and his mother would attempt to comfort him.”
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noun

  1. An often childish display or fit of bad temper.
    “Many parents become embarrassed by their children throwing tantrums in public places.”
    “Baby Shawn threw a tantrum when he was told the bicycle was not his.”
    “When he became frustrated, he threw a tantrum, and his mother would attempt to comfort him.”

verb

  1. (intransitive)To throw a tantrum.

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Etymology

From earlier tanterum. Further etymology unknown.

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