hissy-fit
Childish angry outburst
A hissy-fit is an outburst of temper, typically dramatic and disproportionate to the situation: She threw a hissy-fit when they ran out of her favorite coffee.
The term suggests childish or petulant behavior, often with theatrical elements—stomping, pouting, or storming off.
Adults who have hissy-fits are being mocked for losing composure over minor frustrations.
Catastrophic loss of control
- outburstSudden emotional release
- blowupSudden fit of rage
- conniptionHysterical emotional outburst
- flare-upSudden recurrence of symptoms
eruption · explosion · scene · spectacle · frenzy · commotion · uproar · tirade
Showing petulant displeasure
- whiningProlonged nasal complaining
- sulkingSilent, resentful withdrawal
- petulantChildishly bad-tempered
- brattyIll-mannered like children
spoiled · immature · fussy · stomping · peevish · testy · cranky · sullen
Intense, violent anger
- furyIntense violent anger
- indignationAnger from mistreatment
- wrathFierce, punishing anger
- ireIntense fury
outrage · fuming · seething · livid · irate · incensed · apoplectic · steaming
Theatrical art or turmoil
- exaggerationOverstating beyond reality
- hystericsUncontrollable emotional outburst
- overblownInflated beyond reasonable proportion
- disproportionateNot properly scaled
overwrought · over-the-top · theatrical · melodrama · histrionics · sensationalism · overkill · escalation
meltdown
Catastrophic loss of control
- outburstSudden emotional release
- blowupSudden fit of rage
- conniptionHysterical emotional outburst
flare-up · eruption · explosion · scene · spectacle · frenzy · commotion · uproar · tirade · freakout
pouting
Showing petulant displeasure
- whiningProlonged nasal complaining
- sulkingSilent, resentful withdrawal
- petulantChildishly bad-tempered
bratty · spoiled · immature · fussy · stomping · peevish · testy · cranky · sullen · querulous
rage
Intense, violent anger
- furyIntense violent anger
- indignationAnger from mistreatment
- wrathFierce, punishing anger
ire · outrage · fuming · seething · livid · irate · incensed · apoplectic · steaming · ranting
drama
Theatrical art or turmoil
- exaggerationOverstating beyond reality
- hystericsUncontrollable emotional outburst
- overblownInflated beyond reasonable proportion
disproportionate · overwrought · over-the-top · theatrical · melodrama · histrionics · sensationalism · overkill · escalation · overemotional
hissy-fitcomposure
Emotional self-control
calm · equanimity · serenity · tranquility · poise