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Slang. a fit of anger; temper tantrum. ... Also called hissy fit. ... (tān'trəm) n. A fit of bad temper. Also called regionally hissy2, hissy fit. [Origin unknown.
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Brief and Straightforward Guide: What is a Hissy Fit? ... The origin of the term "hissy fit" is a bit of a mystery, although there are a few working theories. Some believe the term was inspired by the sudden and ferocious hissing sounds a cat produced whenever cornered or confronted by a rival.
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Hissy fit - the meaning and origin of this phrase. ... 'Hissy fit' was little used outside of the USA until the late 20th century. More recently, it has gained currency elsewhere, primarily due to its use in the media when describing the antics of various high-profile celebrity divas.
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In Reply to: Hissy fit posted by James Lally on October 19, 2008 at 22:22: ... The OED suggests that the origin of "hissy" may be the word "hysteric," in the sense of "She went into hysterics." A Danish origin would be very hard to explain.
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Have a hissy fit Italian-English ... Re: Have a hissy fit ... Some people say hissy fit derives from the hissing a cat makes, and others say it comes from "hysterical". Either one makes sense. Un "hissy fit" è (solitamente) sproprozionato (rispetto alla causa). Non so se "scatto di rabbia" abbia questo senso.
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Conniption fit ... blowup, conniption fit, fit, hissie fit, hissy fit, huff, outburst, scene, tantrum ... Search another word or see hissy fit on Dictionary...
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Definition of hissy fit from Webster's New World College Dictionary. Meaning of hissy fit. Pronunciation of hissy fit. Definition of the word hissy fit. Origin of the word hissy fit. ... Dictionary Home » Webster's New World College Dictionary » hissy fit...
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Can you explain what the phrase "hissy fit" means. I have heard this used mainly in the south--first when I lived in West Virginia and now in Louisiana. ... A hissy fit, originally but now less frequently known as a hissy, is 'an outburst of anger; temper tantrum'.
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tantrum n. A fit of bad temper. Also called regionally hissy , hissy fit . [Origin unknown.] ... n.; A fit of bad temper. Also called regionally hissy, hissy fit.
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