tantrums
nounUK /ˈtæntrəmz/
US /ˈtæntrəmz/
Tantrums are big fits of anger that people, especially kids, show when they are upset.
The little boy threw tantrums when he could not have a cookie.
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2. Sudden displays of bad temper, often noisy and uncontrolled.
Her tantrums scared the other children at the party.
3. Brief periods of wild or foolish behavior.
He had tantrums of jealousy whenever his friend got attention.
4. Loud complaints or protests about something.
The workers threw tantrums over the new schedule.