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tantrum
nounfemininegeneral usecommon/ˈbi.ʁɐ/bir·ra
Definition
1Act or behaviour of a child (or adult) who is stubborn, irritable and whiny to get something or express displeasure.
Usage examples
“The toddler threw a tantrum in the middle of the toy store.”
“He's in a bad mood and prone to tantrums when he's tired.”
Idiomatic expressions
- To throw a tantrum (to refuse to cooperate or accept something, behaving in an irritated manner)