Throw a tantrum Meaning in English
expression
ˈθɹoʊ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈtæntɹəm
THROH uh TAN-trum
θɹˈəʊ/ /æɪ/ /tˈɑːntɹəm
th-ROH uh TAN-trum
Definition
To suddenly show strong anger or frustration in a loud or dramatic way, especially like a child does when upset.
Usage & Nuances
Informal; commonly used to describe childish or immature outbursts, not only in children but sometimes jokingly about adults. Variants: 'have a tantrum.' Often implies loss of self-control.
Spanish: hacer una rabieta - hacer un berrinchePortuguese (BR): fazer birra - fazer uma cenaPortuguese (PT): fazer uma birra - fazer uma cenaChinese (Simplified): 大发脾气 - 发脾气（孩子）Chinese (Traditional): 發脾氣 - 鬧脾氣Hindi: ज़ोरदार नाराज़गी दिखाना - झगड़ा करना (बच्चे की तरह)Arabic: ينفجر غاضباً - يفتعل نوبة غضبBengali: রাগের মাথায় চিৎকার-চেঁচামেচি করা - খিটখিটানি করাRussian: закатить истерику - устроить приступ гневаJapanese: かんしゃくを起こすVietnamese: ăn vạ - nổi cơn thịnh nộ (trẻ con)Korean: 떼쓰다 - 분노를 표출하다 (아이처럼)Turkish: sinir krizi geçirmek - öfke nöbeti geçirmekUrdu: غصے کا دورہ ڈالنا - ضد کرناIndonesian: mengamuk - ngambek
Example Sentences
The baby started to throw a tantrum when he was hungry.
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Kids often throw a tantrum when they can't get what they want.
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Please don't throw a tantrum at the store.
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Whenever things don't go her way, she tends to throw a tantrum.
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He didn't get the promotion and immediately threw a tantrum in the office.
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My nephew used to throw a tantrum for no reason, but now he's more patient.
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