A tantrum, conniption, angry outburst, temper tantrum, lash out, meltdown, fit of anger, or hissy fit is an emotional outburst, [1][2][3] usually associated with those in emotional distress.

The meaning of TANTRUM is a fit of bad temper. How to use tantrum in a sentence.

A toddler in a playgroup watches as a peer has a temper tantrum after an adult has taken away the peer's toy.

tantrum (ˈtæntrəm) n (often plural) a childish fit of rage; outburst of bad temper [C18: of unknown origin]

a sudden short period of angry, unreasonable behaviour, especially in a child. Children often have temper tantrums at the age of two or thereabouts. They claimed she threw tantrums and was difficult …

If a child has a tantrum, they lose their temper in a noisy and uncontrolled way. If you say that an adult is throwing a tantrum, you are criticizing them for losing their temper and acting in a childish way.

2 days ago · tantrum (third-person singular simple present tantrums, present participle tantruming or tantrumming, simple past and past participle tantrumed or tantrummed) (intransitive) To throw a …

7 hours ago · ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic researchers have developed a smartwatch-based alert system that signals parents at the earliest signs of a tantrum in children with emotional and …

Every tantrum is an opportunity for emotional education, not just crisis resolution. Tantrums are part of a child's normal development and a sign that they need help understanding their feelings.

7 hours ago · The Mayo Clinic has developed a smartwatch system that can alert parents to an incoming temper tantrum so they can stop these screamfests in their tracks. The implications are endless — …