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Texas Slang
Hissy fit
Used when describing someone's dramatic reaction to frustration.
Literal Meaning
'Hissy' (hissing like a cat) + 'fit' (outburst)
Actual Meaning
Angry outburst
Examples in Context

He tends to have a hissy fit whenever things don't go his way, and it can be hard to talk to him afterward.

When she didn't get the promotion she wanted, she threw a hissy fit in the break room.

Instead of addressing the issue, he just had a hissy fit and stormed out of the meeting.

Helpful Tips
  • 1A 'hissy fit' typically occurs in response to something that feels unfair or upsetting. Understanding the situation can help you gauge whether someone is likely to overreact.
  • 2The phrase is often used in a light-hearted or dismissive way; people might say it to downplay the seriousness of someone's anger.
  • 3If someone is having a hissy fit, it's usually better to give them some space to cool down, as their frustration can cause communication to break down.
Phrase Thesaurus
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