A tantrum, conniption, angry outburst, temper tantrum, lash out, meltdown, fit of anger, or hissy fit is an emotional outburst, [1][2][3] usually associated with those in emotional distress.

The meaning of TANTRUM is a fit of bad temper. How to use tantrum in a sentence.

A toddler in a playgroup watches as a peer has a temper tantrum after an adult has taken away the peer's toy.

tantrum (ˈtæntrəm) n (often plural) a childish fit of rage; outburst of bad temper [C18: of unknown origin]

If a child has a tantrum, they lose their temper in a noisy and uncontrolled way. If you say that an adult is throwing a tantrum, you are criticizing them for losing their temper and acting in a childish way.

Definition of tantrum noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. a sudden short period of angry, unreasonable behaviour, especially in a child. Children often have temper tantrums at the age …

Dec 14, 2025 · tantrum (third-person singular simple present tantrums, present participle tantruming or tantrumming, simple past and past participle tantrumed or tantrummed) (intransitive) To throw a …

TANTRUM definition: a violent demonstration of rage or frustration; a sudden burst of ill temper. See examples of tantrum used in a sentence.

1 day ago · The tantrum meltdown isn’t just for kids. It’s also an experience many teens, young adults, and adults experience on the regular. They just look a little different now. Let me explain.

Dec 15, 2025 · ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic researchers have developed a smartwatch-based alert system that signals parents at the earliest signs of a tantrum in children with emotional and …