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snit fit

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

An excessive display of anger or disapproval.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US, informal

Examples

  • Near-synonyms: hissy fit, shit fit, tantrum; see also Thesaurus:tantrum
  • She didn't like his clothes or grammar and pitched a snit fit.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: hissy fit, shit fit, tantrum, catfit, conniption, conniption fit, dummy spit, headfit, hissy, meltdown, melty, paddy, snit fit, wobbler, wobbly

Antonyms: none provided

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