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Examples of tantrum in a Sentence
had a tantrum when he found his little sister using his model paints
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Sure, Lumi cares enough about its employees to build a play area for children, ostensibly for working parents, but if it’s being used for its wealthy CEO’s temper tantrum, how good can the company be?
—Nina Li Coomes, Vulture, 18 Aug. 2024
If Harris is in the lead, the 2024 Trump vote-fraud tantrum will go full hangry-toddler-in-the-grocery-store.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
This age often marks the beginning of temper tantrums.
—Alex Vance, Parents, 31 Oct. 2024
Overwhelmed by the endless demands of looking after a small child — from dealing with sleepless nights to temper tantrums — a frustrated Mother unleashes her inner beast, digging holes in the front yard and howling at the moon.
—Katcy Stephan, Variety, 22 Oct. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
origin unknown
First Known Use
1714, in the meaning defined above
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“Tantrum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tantrum. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
Kids Definition
tantrum
noun
tan·trum
ˈtan-trəm
: a fit of bad temper
Medical Definition
tantrum
noun
tan·trum
ˈtan-trəm
: a fit of bad temper
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