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conniption

[ kuh-nip-shuhn ]

noun

  1. Often conniptions. Informal. a fit of hysterical excitement or anger.


conniption

/ kəˈnɪpʃən /

noun

  1. slang.
    often plural a fit of rage or tantrums
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Word History and Origins

Origin of conniption1

An Americanism dating back to 1825–35; origin uncertain
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Word History and Origins

Origin of conniption1

C19: arbitrary pseudo-Latin coinage
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Idioms and Phrases

see have a fit (conniption) .
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Example Sentences

So dont have a conniption fit right off, because Ive thought it all out and I know just exactly what I can do.

And the way he kicks and snorts is enough to frighten any kind of game into a conniption fit.

"Even if you did hurry into my room and scare me into conniption fits telling me I'd be late," laughed Billy.

Jim Barlow would have a conniption fit if he ever knew what Aurora Blank had said.

Other men have been in love beforeor thought they wasand it aint given em a conniption fit.

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Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.

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