throw a fit

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Definitions of throw a fit words

noun throw a fit a sudden, acute attack or manifestation of a disease, especially one marked by convulsions or unconsciousness: a fit of epilepsy. 1
noun throw a fit an onset, spell, or period of emotion, feeling, inclination, activity, etc.: a fit of anger; a fit of weeping. 1
idioms throw a fit by / in fits and starts, at irregular intervals; intermittently: This radio works by fits and starts. 1
idioms throw a fit throw a fit, to become extremely excited or angry: Your father will throw a fit when he hears what you have done. 1
verbal expression throw a fit suffer a seizure 1
verbal expression throw a fit get angry 1

before 1000

One of the 6% oldest English words

before 1000; Middle English; Old English fitt round of fighting. See fit3

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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