1 definition by Lester Garver
A psychological condition of being extremely upset and frustrated by failure to achieve some goal or inability to obtain some object denied to one. Usually consists of crying, shouting, stamping of feet, throwing of objects, or inappropriate use of words.
She really had a conniption because she wasn't chosen to be Beauty Queen. She threw a conniption when he refused to marry her.
by Lester Garver June 20, 2006