Temper tantrums are unpleasant and disruptive behaviors or emotional outbursts. They often occur in response to unmet needs or desires. Tantrums are more likely to occur in younger children or others who cannot express their needs or control their emotions when they are frustrated.

What does throwing tantrums mean?

Definition of have/throw/pitch a tantrum

—used to mean a child has an angry outburst or someone who is not a child gets very angry and upset and behaves like a child When he doesn't get his way, he throws a tantrum.

What is an example of a tantrum?

An example of a tantrum is a child throwing themselves on the floor when they don't get what they want. An often childish display or fit of bad temper. Many parents become embarrassed by their children throwing tantrums in public places. Baby Shawn threw a tantrum when he was told the bicycle was not his.