hissy
[ his-ee ]
noun,plural his·sies.
Slang. a fit of anger; temper tantrum.
Origin of hissy
1An Americanism dating back to 1930–35
- Also called hissy fit .
Words Nearby hissy
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How to use hissy in a sentence
Many more folks are inclined to chalk this mess up to a congressional hissy fit than a presidential one.
America’s Women Hate the Government Shutdown, Blame Republicans | Michelle Cottle | October 3, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
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