tantrum

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a display of bad temper

Etymology

From earlier tanterum. Further etymology unknown.

In classic literature

Synonyms

fit, scene, conniption

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