conniption
[ kuh-nip-shuh n ]
/ kəˈnɪp ʃən /
noun
Often conniptions. Informal. a fit of hysterical excitement or anger.
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Also called conniption fit.
Origin of conniption
An Americanism dating back to 1825–35; origin uncertain
Words nearby conniption
connery, connex, connexion, connie, conning tower, conniption, connivance, connive, connivent, connivery, connoisseur
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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).
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