noun Often, conniptions. Informal. a fit of hysterical excitement or anger. Also called conniption fit. Origin: 182535, Americanism; origin uncertain
conniption fit (plural conniption fits)
Anger or panic expressed verbally loudly and with overt bodily gestures.
Usage notes
In the southeastern part of the United States, the difference between a hissy fit and a conniption fit is usually associated with overt physical gestures.
nothing came up when I googled it, I must have spelled it really badly