[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

tantrum \tan"trum\, n.
   1. a whim; an affected air. colloq. and archaic
      --thackeray.
      1913 webster

   2. a display of ill-humor, especially a demonstration of rage
      or frustration by shouting or violent physical movements,
      such as the stamping of feet; called also temper
      tantrum. it is usually associated with children, but is
      sometimes seen in adults.
      pjc

   3. fig. a display of anger expressed by irrationally
      striking out at innocent targets or inanimate objects; as,
      the governor was so insulted by the article, he threw a
      temper tantrum and cancelled the ceremony.
      pjc
see also:
temper tantrum 

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