The difference between Dummy spit and Tantrum

When used as nouns, dummy spit means the act of overreacting (as an adult) to a situation childishly, in an angry or frustrated manner, whereas tantrum means an often childish display or fit of bad temper.


Tantrum is also verb with the meaning: to have a tantrum.

check bellow for the other definitions of Dummy spit and Tantrum

  1. Dummy spit as a noun (idiomatic):

    The act of overreacting (as an adult) to a situation childishly, in an angry or frustrated manner.

    Examples:

    "Did you hear about John's dummy spit over the management changeover?"

  1. Tantrum as a noun:

    An often childish display or fit of bad temper.

    Examples:

    "Many parents become embarrassed by their children throwing tantrums in public places."

    "Baby Shawn threw a tantrum when he was told the bicycle was not his."

  1. Tantrum as a verb (intransitive):

    To have a tantrum.

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