conniption

[ kuh-nip-shuh n ]

/ kəˈnɪp ʃən /

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noun

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

Nearby words

connery, connex, connexion, connie, conning tower, conniption, connivance, connive, connivent, connivery, connoisseur

Origin of conniption

An Americanism dating back to 1825–35; origin uncertain

Also called conniption fit.

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Examples from the Web for conniption

Now, dont work yourself up into a conniption fit, chuckled Neale.
The Corner House Girls on a Tour|Grace Brooks Hill
And the way he kicks and snorts is enough to frighten any kind of game into a conniption fit.
The Trail Boys on the Plains|Jay Winthrop Allen
But it's only one of the ole woman's conniption fits, and you know she's got nineteen lives.
The End Of The World|Edward Eggleston
Nothing looks so bad as a conniption fit when it doesn't match the complexion, and generally it delays the game.
You Should Worry Says John Henry|George V. Hobart

She said she almost had a conniption fit but Emma kept hold of her.
Village Life in America 1852-1872|Caroline Cowles Richards

British Dictionary definitions for conniption

conniption

/ (kəˈnɪpʃən) /

noun

(often plural) US and Canadian slang a fit of rage or tantrums

Word Origin for conniption

C19: arbitrary pseudo-Latin coinage

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Idioms and Phrases with conniption

conniption

see have a fit (conniption).