Definitions for tantrum

tantrum tan·trum

Spelling: [tan-truh m]
IPA: /ˈtæn trəm/

Tantrum is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 130 anagrams from letters in tantrum (amnrttu).

Definitions for tantrum

noun

  1. a violent demonstration of rage or frustration; a sudden burst of ill temper.

Origin of tantrum

First recorded in 1740-50; origin uncertain

Examples for tantrum

Thus any child considering the tantrum will keep his cards close to his chest.

Her voice soared shrilly to match the heights of her tantrum.

A tantrum that does not yield the desired result has catastrophic consequences.

Because, before you went into any tantrum about yourself, who are—'

But Brother Archangias, still holding his cards, flew into a tantrum: 'Oh!

There's the "finale" we should be seeking after the broken crockery from the Tea Party tantrum is cleared away.

It had been a cruel letter, but unconsidered, like the tantrum of a child.

This year, however, the tantrum has continued, and the words have become increasingly dire.

A child operating behind the threat of a tantrum will begin by crying softly.

“What a tantrum Martha will be in,” muttered Eliza, as she left the room.

Word Value for tantrum
Scrable

9

Words with friends

12

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