hissies
Fits of anger
Hissies is the plural of hissy, an informal word for a fit of temper or agitation.
Almost always appears in the phrase hissy fit: She threw a hissy fit when they changed her order.
The word suggests dramatic, disproportionate anger—the kind of outburst associated with petulant children or melodramatic adults.
Is correct size
- meltdownsComplete losses of control
- outburstsSudden emotional eruptions
- conniptionsBouts of hysteria
- tiradesProlonged angry speeches
blowups · freakouts · snits · rages · scenes · flare-ups · explosions · hysterics
Oral fluid ejection
- archingBending in a curve
- growlingDeep threatening vocalization
- yowlingHowling mournfully and loud
- clawingScraping with hooked nails
scratching · bristling · snarling · feline · aggression · warning · defensive · territorial
fits
Is correct size
- meltdownsComplete losses of control
- outburstsSudden emotional eruptions
- conniptionsBouts of hysteria
tirades · blowups · freakouts · snits · rages · scenes · flare-ups · explosions · hysterics · dramatics
spitting
Oral fluid ejection
clawing · scratching · bristling · snarling · feline · aggression · warning · defensive · territorial · angry
hissiescomposure
Emotional self-control
equanimity · serenity · tranquility · poise · self-control
hissiesgrace under pressure
Composure in adversity
restraint · forbearance · taking it in stride · underreaction · keeping one's cool
- hissing cockroachInsect producing breath-like sounds
- hissing cockroachesInsects producing breath sounds