TANTRUM


Meaning of TANTRUM in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ tæntrəm ]

( tantrums)

If a child has a tantrum , they lose their temper in a noisy and uncontrolled way. If you say that an adult is throwing a tantrum , you are criticizing them for losing their temper and acting in a childish way.

He immediately threw a tantrum, screaming and stomping up and down like a child.

N-COUNT [ disapproval ]

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