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Definition of tantrum

tantrum

/ˈtæn.trəm/
tan · trum
Plural:tantrums
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Past Simple:tantrumed
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Past Participle:tantrumed
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Present Participle:tantruming
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tantrum Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An uncontrolled outburst of anger and frustration, typically in a young child or immature person.

Example

"The exhausted toddler threw a loud tantrum in the middle of the grocery store."

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• verb

1

To have or throw an uncontrolled outburst of anger and frustration.

Example

"The tired child began to tantrum when told it was time for bed."

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• Rhymes for tantrum

• Nearby Words

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tantric
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tantrum. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tantrum
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