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conniption fit

con·nip·tion fit
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kuh-nip-shuh n fit]
    • /kəˈnɪp ʃən fɪt/
    • /kə.ˈnɪp.ʃən fɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuh-nip-shuh n fit]
    • /kəˈnɪp ʃən fɪt/

Definitions of conniption fit words

  • noun conniption fit Often, conniptions. Informal. a fit of hysterical excitement or anger. 1
  • noun conniption fit Anger or panic expressed verbally loudly and with overt bodily gestures. 0
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Origin of conniption fit

First appearance:

before 1825
One of the 37% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1825-35; origin uncertain

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Parts of speech for Conniption fit

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Conniption fit

conniption fit popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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Synonyms for conniption fit

noun conniption fit

  • annoyance — Annoyance is the feeling that you get when someone makes you feel fairly angry or impatient.
  • fury — unrestrained or violent anger, rage, passion, or the like: The gods unleashed their fury on the offending mortal.
  • passion — any powerful or compelling emotion or feeling, as love or hate.
  • displeasure — dissatisfaction, disapproval, or annoyance.
  • indignation — strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or base; righteous anger.
All 17 Synonyms of conniption fit

Antonyms for conniption fit

noun conniption fit

  • delight — Delight is a feeling of very great pleasure.
  • happiness — the quality or state of being happy.
  • joy — a female given name.
  • calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
  • calmness — without rough motion; still or nearly still: a calm sea.
All 9 Antonyms of conniption fit

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