conniption
Example Sentences
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Penelope did not know if a conniption fit was a serious medical condition, but it certainly sounded unpleasant to endure, and even worse to witness.
From Literature
Yes, Team Paralysis would throw conniptions and file lawsuits.
From Los Angeles Times
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
Then the museum’s collection manager had a conniption.
From New York Times
The coach of our golf team, who had pulled a favor so we could play at the exclusive course for free, was having conniptions.
From Los Angeles Times
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