HISSY | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word HISSY in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of HISSY with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Hissy_fit

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

1930s (as hissy): perhaps from hysterics (see hysteric)

Audio Pronunciation:
Dialects: British English
Definition:

an angry outburst; a temper tantrum

Short Definition:

angry outburst

Examples:
  • I screamed and kicked the furniture and threw a hissy fit

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