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hissy fit

/ˈhɪsi fɪt/noun

उच्चारण हिसी फ़िट

बचकाना ग़ुस्सा, छोटी बात पर भड़क उठना, नख़रे भरा ग़ुस्सा

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    [C] informal

    a sudden short period of bad temper, often about something unimportant, in which somebody behaves like a child

    बचकाना ग़ुस्सा, छोटी बात पर भड़क उठना, नख़रे भरा ग़ुस्सा

    • The actor threw a hissy fit because his chair was not in the shade.
    • There is no need to have a hissy fit over a cold cup of tea.
    • The child threw a hissy fit in the shop when he was refused sweets.
    + 2 more examples
    • Do not have a hissy fit just because the lift is out of order.
    • He had a hissy fit when the waiter brought the wrong order.

    Synonyms tantrum outburst fit of temper

≈Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

tantrum outburst fit of temper

§Grammar and usage

Usage: the usual verbs are 'throw a hissy fit' and 'have a hissy fit', meaning to lose your temper in a childish way.

Usage में 'throw a hissy fit' और 'have a hissy fit' सबसे आम हैं, जिनका अर्थ है बचकाने ढंग से ग़ुस्सा हो जाना।