conniption

American  

[kuh-nip-shuhn] / kəˈnɪp ʃən /

noun

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

---

conniption British  

/ kəˈnɪpʃən /

noun

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

---

conniption Idioms  

1. see have a fit (conniption).

---

Etymology

Origin of conniption

An Americanism dating back to 1825–35; origin uncertain

Example Sentences

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