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Definition tantrum in British English

tantrum noun

[countable] noun
/ˈtæntrəm/
1

an occasion when someone suddenly behaves in a very angry and unreasonable way, often screaming, crying, or refusing to obey someone. This word is usually used about children

Example

Alex threw a tantrum and screamed loudly.

Synonyms and related words
fit impulse surge
Definition tantrum in British English