worryfit
nounUK /ˈwʌriˌfɪt/
US /ˈwɜːriˌfɪt/
A worryfit is a little fit of worrying that does not last long.
She had a worryfit before her first day at school, but she felt fine once she saw her friends.
SYNONYMS
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A short burst of nervous fussing over something small.
He threw a worryfit when he could not find his lucky socks.
3. A sudden feeling of unease that passes quickly.
A worryfit washed over her as the plane took off, then she relaxed.
4. A childish tantrum caused by fear rather than anger.
The toddler had a worryfit about the loud thunder and needed a hug.