Hissy - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
Hissy describes behavior that is angry, petulant, or overly dramatic, often involving loud complaints or tantrums. It is commonly used to describe someone acting in a childish or irritable manner.
Definition:
A petulant outburst or fit of anger, often involving loud complaining or tantrums.
Synonyms:
tantrum, fit, outburst, meltdown
Part of Speech:
noun
Antonyms:
calmness, composure
Common Collocations:
throw a hissy, hissy fit, have a hissy
Derivatives:
hissy fits, hissier (comparative), hissiest (superlative)
Usage Tips:
Use "hissy" informally to describe exaggerated anger, often in phrases like "throw a hissy." Avoid formal contexts.
Common Phrases:
throw a hissy fit, have a hissy, go into a hissy
Etymology:
Derived from "hiss," imitating the sound of anger or irritation, combined with "-y" to form an adjective/noun.
Examples:
- 1. She threw a hissy when her phone died.
- 2. The toddler had a hissy over the broken cookie.
- 3. Don’t have a hissy just because you lost the game!
- 4. His boss went into a hissy over the missed deadline.