conniption

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The fine-tuning ends only during the technical rehearsals, when any further changes would give the designers, board operators and stage managers conniption fits.

From New York Times • Mar. 29, 2023

Virginia Rep. Bob Good, who threw a conniption fit at McCarthy behind closed doors this week, is also looking no-ey, as is Montana Rep. Matt Rosendale.

From Slate • Nov. 19, 2022

Last year he threw a succession of theatrical conniption fits over state and local regulations aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 11, 2021

He didn’t plan on it lasting five years and triggering a national conniption.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 11, 2018

Mama had a conniption fit and ripped a sheet in two.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver