Tantrum: meaning, definitions and examples

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tantrum

 

[ หˆtรฆn.trษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

child's behavior

A tantrum is a sudden outburst of anger or frustration, typically displayed by a child. It often involves crying, screaming, kicking, and other emotional expressions.

Synonyms

fit, hissy fit, meltdown, outburst

Examples of usage

  • The toddler threw a tantrum in the supermarket when his mother refused to buy him a toy.
  • After a long day at school, the little girl had a tantrum because she was tired and hungry.
  • The child's tantrum subsided once he was given some attention and comfort.
  • She had a tantrum when she couldn't find her favorite toy, but eventually calmed down.
  • The parent tried to ignore the tantrum in order to avoid reinforcing the behavior.

Translations

Translations of the word "tantrum" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น birra

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅเคธเฅเคธเฅ‡ เค•เคพ เคฆเฅŒเคฐเคพ

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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ amukan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ัั‚ะตั€ะธะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ napad zล‚oล›ci

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็™‡็™ช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท crise de colรจre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ berrinche

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sinir krizi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์งœ์ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ูˆุจุฉ ุบุถุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zรกchvat vzteku

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zรกchvat hnevu

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‘่„พๆฐ”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izbruh jeze

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ reiรฐikast

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัˆัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒงแƒแƒ‘แƒ˜แƒ“แƒแƒœ แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒกแƒ•แƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qษ™zษ™b tutmasฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ berrinche

Etymology

The word 'tantrum' originated in the mid-18th century from the verb 'tantrum,' which meant 'to be in a rage.' It is believed to have been influenced by the word 'tantram,' which was used to describe a fit of bad temper. Over time, 'tantrum' evolved to specifically refer to a sudden, uncontrolled outburst of anger or frustration, especially in children.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,528, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.