Meaning & use
tantrum
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A sudden, uncontrolled outburst of anger or frustration, typically in a child.
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The toddler threw a tantrum in the grocery store when told he couldn't have candy.
Even adults occasionally throw tantrums when things don't go their way.
A note on using this word
Most associated with children, but also used, often critically, to describe immature outbursts in adults.
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