Hissy and Sullenness

Hissy

Hissy noun - An outburst or display of excited anger.
Usage example: she throws a royal hissy whenever her food is late
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Synonyms for Hissy

Sullenness and hissy are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sullenness" instead a noun "Hissy".

Sullenness

Sullenness noun - A state of resentful silence or irritability.

Hissy and sullenness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hissy" instead a noun "Sullenness".
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