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tantrum

noun

/ˈtæntrəm/

Meaning

An uncontrolled outburst of anger and frustration, typically in a young child.

The child threw a tantrum when he didn’t get the toy.

throw a tantrum

outburst, rage, fit, flare-up, meltdown

calmness, composure

throw a tantrum, childish tantrum, temper tantrum

One of the colored segments of a flower that forms the corolla

a device used to receive television broadcasts

The quality of being sophisticated; having great knowledge or experience.

an evaluation or assessment of something

the act of holding back or controlling; self-control

the act of presenting something to an audience, typically involving speaking or showing information