Have a conniption Meaning in English
expression
ˈhæv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /kəˈnɪpʃən
HAV uh kuh-NIP-shuhn
hæv/ /æɪ/ /kəˈnɪp.ʃən
HAV uh kuh-NIP-shuhn
Definition
To suddenly become very angry, upset, or shocked, often reacting loudly or dramatically.
Usage & Nuances
This is an informal, often humorous or exaggerated expression. Commonly used in American English to describe someone reacting very strongly to something minor. Typically heard as 'have a conniption' or 'throw a conniption fit.' Not a clinical or serious term.
Spanish: enfadarse muchísimo - perder los estribosPortuguese (BR): ter um ataque de raiva - surtarPortuguese (PT): ter um ataque de raiva - passar-seChinese (Simplified): 大发脾气 - 气炸了Chinese (Traditional): 大發脾氣 - 氣炸了Hindi: बहुत तेज़ गुस्सा होना - आपा खो बैठनाArabic: ينفجر غضباً - يفقد أعصابهBengali: খেপে ওঠা - চরম ক্ষিপ্ত হয়ে ওঠাRussian: выйти из себя - бурно разозлитьсяJapanese: 激怒する - 取り乱すVietnamese: nổi điên - phát cáu dữ dộiKorean: 버럭 화를 내다 - 발끈하다Turkish: çılgına dönmek - sinir krizine girmekUrdu: غصے سے پاگل ہو جانا - آپے سے باہر ہو جاناIndonesian: nổi cơn thịnh nộ - phát điên
Example Sentences
If you break that vase, Mom will have a conniption.
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My teacher had a conniption when I turned in my homework late.
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He will have a conniption if he sees the mess in his room.
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Chill out, it’s not worth having a conniption over a little mistake.
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Dad nearly had a conniption when he saw my new tattoo.
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Don’t have a conniption—I’ll fix it before anyone notices!
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