Vocabulary Entry

tantrum

|noun • verb

noun

A sudden period of uncontrolled anger, typically in a child.

Example Sentences

"The toddler threw a tantrum when he didn't get his way."

"She often had tantrums when she was tired or hungry."

"His tantrum in the store attracted the attention of other shoppers."

verb

Example Sentences

"He tends to tantrum when things don't go his way."

"If she doesn't get the toy she wants, she will tantrum."

"The child began to tantrum, making it hard to leave the park."