I only give the definition so everyone knows how perfect it describes the event.
A conniption fit is generally characterized by a tirade of strong language accompanied by signs of frustration, rage and/or sadness. Sometimes a person having a conniption fit is reduced to stutters and incomprehensible epithets.
“they become a cry baby throwing a conniption fit”
Obama threw a major [bleep]-fit late this afternoon
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