Conniption
noun
A state of uncontrollable anger or emotional agitation, often resulting in dramatic outbursts.
When she found out her brother had broken her favorite vase, she had a conniption.
Usage tips
Informal
have a conniption,throw a conniption fit,from conniption fits
noun
A state of uncontrollable anger or emotional agitation, often resulting in dramatic outbursts.
When she found out her brother had broken her favorite vase, she had a conniption.
Usage tips
Informal
have a conniption,throw a conniption fit,from conniption fits
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Emotion
Understand that a conniption often indicates high emotional stress
When arguing, someone might have a conniption if provoked too much.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Usage
Use 'conniption' in casual conversations for comedic effect
Saying someone had a conniption can lighten the mood of a tense discussion.
Pro Tip 3/3Context Sensitivity
Avoid using 'conniption' in formal settings
In professional contexts, use 'outburst' instead.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotion
Understand that a conniption often indicates high emotional stress
When arguing, someone might have a conniption if provoked too much.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Usage
Use 'conniption' in casual conversations for comedic effect
Saying someone had a conniption can lighten the mood of a tense discussion.
Pro Tip 3/3Context Sensitivity
Avoid using 'conniption' in formal settings
In professional contexts, use 'outburst' instead.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotion
Understand that a conniption often indicates high emotional stress
When arguing, someone might have a conniption if provoked too much.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Usage
Use 'conniption' in casual conversations for comedic effect
Saying someone had a conniption can lighten the mood of a tense discussion.
Pro Tip 3/3Context Sensitivity
Avoid using 'conniption' in formal settings
In professional contexts, use 'outburst' instead.
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