hissy fits

noun

Definition of hissy fitsnext
plural of hissy fit
as in scenes
an outburst or display of excited anger the demanding diva had a major hissy fit when she had to wait for her trailer to be ready

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  1. scenes
  2. explosions
  3. outbursts
  4. reactions
Noun
  • The director was on guard against the usual cliché of crowds in concert scenes where everyone seems to be acting in unison.
    Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Some have included scenes and performances that have captivated audiences many months later.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of scenes
Noun
  • Survivors report explosions and damage to the fuselage was evident at the crash site.
    Marisa Garcia, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
  • While states like Texas and Oklahoma have seen explosions in renewable energy generation during the last decade, Arizona’s production grew by a much smaller amount.
    Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of explosions
Noun
  • Plenty of exploding stars are also adept at blasting outbursts of this high-energy light.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 23 Dec. 2024
  • These outbursts' light output didn't resemble any previous cosmic explosion.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of outbursts
Noun
  • Other Reddit users shared their thoughts and reactions to the discovery in the comments section.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
  • People took to the comments section of Utt's post in the Facebook group to share their reactions to her discovery.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of reactions
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