hissyfit

(hissy-fit)

Main Entry: hissyfit

Function: verb
Etymology 1: Used on west coast by mothers, circa 1952-
Date: ??

1: A tantrum. A loud outcry followed by stamping feet, clawing, biting, or obnoxious tears.
2: An overt negative response for no reason. A long response in the negative.

Madona had a hissyfit after she was sued for noise pollution.

by Nco November 16, 2003