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To: GeronL

noun Often, conniptions. Informal. a fit of hysterical excitement or anger. Also called conniption fit. Origin: 1825–35, 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.


75 posted on 01/13/2014 8:38:38 PM PST by ROCKLOBSTER (Celebrate "Republicans Freed the Slaves" Month.)
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To: ROCKLOBSTER; Jack Hydrazine

nothing came up when I googled it, I must have spelled it really badly


78 posted on 01/13/2014 9:13:24 PM PST by GeronL (Extra Large Cheesy Over-Stuffed Hobbit)
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