The difference between Hissy fit and Tantrum
When used as nouns, hissy fit means a childish display of anger or frustration, 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 Hissy fit and Tantrum
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Hissy fit as a noun (informal):
A childish display of anger or frustration; an overly dramatic tantrum.
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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."
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Tantrum as a verb (intransitive):
To have a tantrum.