tantrum

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An often childish display or fit of bad temper.
verb
  1. To throw a tantrum.

Pronunciation

/ˈtæn.tɹəm/ en-us-tantrum.ogg

Word forms

tantrum tantrums tantrem tantruming tantrumming tantrumed tantrummed

Etymology

From earlier tanterum. Further etymology unknown.

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