conniption

[ kuh-nip-shuhn ]

noun

1. Often conniptions. Informal. a fit of hysterical excitement or anger.

conniption

/ kəˈnɪpʃən /

noun

1. slang.
   often plural a fit of rage or tantrums

Word History and Origins

Origin of conniption¹

An Americanism dating back to 1825–35; origin uncertain

Word History and Origins

Origin of conniption¹

C19: arbitrary pseudo-Latin coinage

Idioms and Phrases

see have a fit (conniption) .

Example Sentences

So dont have a conniption fit right off, because Ive thought it all out and I know just exactly what I can do.

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And the way he kicks and snorts is enough to frighten any kind of game into a conniption fit.

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"Even if you did hurry into my room and scare me into conniption fits telling me I'd be late," laughed Billy.

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Jim Barlow would have a conniption fit if he ever knew what Aurora Blank had said.

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Other men have been in love beforeor thought they wasand it aint given em a conniption fit.

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