: a fit of rage, hysteria, or alarm went into conniptions He had a conniption when his favorite TV program was preempted by a political speech.
Is conniption fit a real word?
A conniption fit is a sudden outburst of excitement or anger. ... “Conniption,” according to the Oxford Online Etymology Dictionary is a piece of American English that came into common use around 1830.
How do you use the word conniption?
Conniption in a Sentence ?
- My father had a conniption when he realized that I had not made all A's for this semester of school.
- If someone is so angry that they are yelling, spitting, or worse, it is safe to say that they are having a conniption.
