hissy fit
Example Sentences
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If he happens to cause a violation and the pitcher throws a hissy fit in the process, even better.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Former Chancellor George Osborne, who chairs the British Museum, where the Marbles are currently housed, described Mr Sunak's actions as a "hissy fit".
From BBC ● Dec. 1, 2023
"And judging by the hissy fit you're throwing they made the right decision."
From Salon ● Nov. 23, 2022
But what am I going to do, have a hissy fit and not give them the work?
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 16, 2021
“I just wanted to say sorry. For the other day, when we were filming that scene? I pitched a hissy fit with you guys and Lewis and it wasn’t cool at all.”
From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon
