hissy fit
Example Sentences
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Over the course of a 60-month auto loan, those seconds would add up to a day-long hissy fit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 23, 2026
Alejandro Garnacho appeared to have a bit of a hissy fit after being hooked before half-time, so it will be interesting to see how Ruben Amorim deals with that.
From BBC ● Feb. 27, 2025
I’m supposed to pop every balloon and throw cake at people and just have a massive Hollywood meltdown hissy fit.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 1, 2023
"And judging by the hissy fit you're throwing they made the right decision."
From Salon ● Nov. 23, 2022
My stomach is in a hissy fit of nerves.
From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy
