tantrum
pronunciation
How to pronounce tantrum in British English:
UK [ˈtæntrəm]
How to pronounce tantrum in American English:
US [ˈtæntrəm]
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- Noun:
- a display of bad temper
Word Origin
- tantrum (n.)
- 1714, tanterum, originally colloquial, of unknown origin.
Example
- 1. If he can 't find them , he has a tantrum .
- 2. Mr kim 's verification tantrum was followed by what may have been a stroke .
- 3. Sometimes eric has a tantrum when it is time to do his homework , take a bath or clean his room .
- 4. Be consistent and never give in to a tantrum , however tempting or embarrassing the situation ; if you do , it gives your child carte blanche to repeat the behaviour .