hissy fits

noun

Definition of hissy fitsnext
plural of hissy fit
as in scenes
an outburst or display of excited anger the demanding diva had a major hissy fit when she had to wait for her trailer to be ready

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  1. scenes
  2. explosions
  3. outbursts
  4. reactions
Noun
  • Along with her public engagements, Kaling has been busy behind the scenes.
    Julia Teti, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The downside currently is that the scenes aren’t likely to line up in a suitable alignment.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of scenes
Noun
  • Then early Tuesday morning, a series of explosions turned the base’s last functional helicopters — a pair of Soviet-era Mi-8s — into blazing husks.
    Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • But the trailer also glimpses a rematch, as well as shootouts, explosions, vehicle chases, and more fisticuffs.
    Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of explosions
Noun
  • That rage has led to plenty of emotional outbursts.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Discovered in 1927, this comet is notable for its continuous outbursts and orbits that remain distant from Earth, with no close approaches expected.
    Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 1 Dec. 2024
Definition of outbursts
Noun
  • Let little ones learn to nurture with this cute labradoodle that has more than 15 sounds and reactions.
    The View, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
  • In the bottom of his camera shot was a real-time video of her reactions.
    Angel Saunders, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of reactions
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