English Explanatory Dictionary

conniption

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A fit of anger or panic; conniption fit.
  2. A fit of laughing; convulsion.

Pronunciation

/kəˈnɪp.ʃən/ en-us-conniption.ogg en-au-conniption.ogg

Word forms

conniption conniptions

Etymology

Since 1833, from American English. Unknown origin, probably a fanciful alteration of corruption etc., or maybe related to captious.

Synonyms

tantrum catfit conniption conniption fit dummy spit headfit hissy hissy fit meltdown melty paddy shit fit snit fit wobbler wobbly the giggles
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