Hissy fit
Hissy fit noun - An outburst or display of excited anger.
Usage example: the demanding diva had a major hissy fit when she had to wait for her trailer to be ready
Tantrum
Tantrum noun - An outburst or display of excited anger.
Usage example: had a tantrum when he found his little sister using his model paints
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- In The Boondock Saints, after Rocko's little temper tantrum at the diner he throws a hissy fit at his apartment that involves screaming at his roommate and her friend.
Source: Slut-Shaming - All of the five heroes have this, actually; the chaos-causing Destructo Kid's real name is Rex Rodriguez note Rex as in Wrecks, the hissy fit-throwing Tantrum Girl's real name is Violet Fitz note Violent Fits, and the Smart Girl Chatterbox's real name is Jeannie S.
Source: Meaningful Name / Comic Books
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