English Explanatory Dictionary

spit the dummy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To overreact (as an adult) to a situation, in an angry and childish manner.

Pronunciation

En-au-spit the dummy.ogg

Word forms

spit the dummy spits the dummy spitting the dummy spat the dummy

Etymology

Referring to a baby having a tantrum and spitting out its dummy.

Synonyms

throw a tantrum throw one's toys out of the pram

Related words

dummy spit have a cow hissy fit
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