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con·nip·tion

(kə-nĭp′shən)

n. Informal

A fit of violent emotion, such as anger or panic. Also called conniption fit.

[Mock Latin, perhaps influenced by snip or snap.]

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conniption

(kəˈnɪpʃən)

(often plural) slang US and Canadian a fit of rage or tantrums

[C19: arbitrary pseudo-Latin coinage]

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con•nip•tion

(kəˈnɪp ʃən)

n.

Often, conniptions. a fit of hysterical excitement or anger.

[1825–35, Amer.; orig. uncertain]

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Noun

conniption - a display of bad temper; "he had a fit"; "she threw a tantrum"; "he made a scene"

fit, tantrum, scene

bad temper, ill temper - a persisting angry mood

conniption

noun

Informal. An angry outburst:

fit, huff, passion, tantrum, temper.

Informal: conniption fit.

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