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throw a fit en · VERB

Pronunciation

Meanings

  1. (idiomatic) To become angry, enraged, or upset; to act or react with an outburst, as by shouting, swearing, etc.
    • Something about the wrinkle in your forehead tells me there's a fit about to get thrown. 2003, Patterson Hood, Heathens:
    • He will throw a fit if his car breaks down.
    • I'd love to stay later, but my mother will throw a fit if I'm not home by 10.

Forms

SpellingFeaturesLabelsSource
throws a fit Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres lexicographic
thrown a fit Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
threw a fit Tense=Past lexicographic
throwing a fit Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part lexicographic

Synonyms

pitch a fit · have a fit