conniption
Meaning
- (informal) A fit of anger or panic; conniption fit.
- A fit of laughing; convulsion.
Translations
hysterischer Anfall
coup de colère crise de colère
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woedeuitbarstingPronounced as (IPA)
/kəˈnɪp.ʃən/
Etymology
Since 1833, from American English. Unknown origin, probably a fanciful alteration of corruption etc., or maybe related to captious.
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