What is Hissyfit?
1.
(hissy-fit)
Main Entry: hissyfit
Function: verb
Etymology 1: Used on west coast by mothers, circa 1952-
Date: ??
1: A tantrum. A loud outcry followed by stamping feet, clawing, biting, or obnoxious tears.
2: An overt negative response for no reason. A long response in the negative.
Madona had a hissyfit after she was sued for noise pollution.
