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 ]