Conniption Meaning in English
word
kəˈnɪpʃən
kuh-NIP-shuhn
kəˈnɪp.ʃən
kuh-NIP-shuhn
Definition
A sudden, intense outburst of anger or excitement, often in an exaggerated or dramatic way.
Usage & Nuances
"Conniption" is informal, often humorous or playful. It usually appears in phrases like "have a conniption" or "throw a conniption fit." Commonly used when someone strongly overreacts to something minor. Rare in formal writing.
Spanish: berrinche - ataque de nerviosPortuguese (BR): chilique - ataque de raivaPortuguese (PT): chilique - ataque de nervosChinese (Simplified): 大发脾气 - 勃然大怒Chinese (Traditional): 大發脾氣 - 勃然大怒Hindi: गुस्से का दौराArabic: نوبة غضبBengali: রাগের ঝড় - চেঁচামেচিRussian: истерика - вспышка гневаJapanese: 癇癪（かんしゃく） - 激怒Vietnamese: nổi cơn tam bành - nổi nóngKorean: 발작 - 히스테리Turkish: sinir krizi - öfke nöbetiUrdu: غصے کا دورہ - شدید برہمیIndonesian: ngambek hebat - ngamuk
Example Sentences
My mom had a conniption when she saw my messy room.
basic
He nearly had a conniption when he lost his phone.
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The teacher had a conniption when nobody did the homework.
basic
Relax, there's no need to have a conniption over spilled milk.
natural
She threw a total conniption when she found out her brother borrowed her car.
natural
If I come home late again, my dad will have a conniption for sure.
natural