hissy

noun

ˈhi-sē How to pronounce hissy (audio)
Definition of hissynext
chiefly Southern & southern Midland
as in huff
an outburst or display of excited anger she throws a royal hissy whenever her food is late

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  1. huff
  2. fit
  3. scene
  4. tantrum
  5. outburst
  6. explosion
Noun
  • Volunteers were charged around 25 cents per huff, bringing in good profit for those who’d invested in the necessary gas tanks, tubes, and breathing bags.
    Oshan Jarow, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
  • The huffs and hums, produced by two women standing face-to-face and vocalizing from their throats, is believed to be one of the oldest music forms in the world.
    Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Aug. 2024
Definition of huff
Noun
  • The cords are similar to the ones on our best overall pick and provide a stable fit while running, though the Nu25 isn’t as immovable as the harness system of the Nao RL.
    Ashley Thess, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
  • The precisely contoured shell shape provides a very close fit through the instep, ankles, and heel, but with enough curvature to encompass—rather than crush—bony protrusions.
    Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
Definition of fit
Noun
  • The closest lodging is about ten miles away in tiny Huntsville, and the nearest hub, with hotels, dining, and an après scene, is 30 minutes downvalley in Ogden.
    Sam Pfeifle, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024
  • So while the photography is lovely and the horses are impressive, the show devolves into hour after hour of similar scenes and bland drama.
    Noel Murray, Vulture, 18 Nov. 2024
Definition of scene
Noun
  • Sure, Lumi cares enough about its employees to build a play area for children, ostensibly for working parents, but if it’s being used for its wealthy CEO’s temper tantrum, how good can the company be?
    Nina Li Coomes, Vulture, 18 Aug. 2024
  • If Harris is in the lead, the 2024 Trump vote-fraud tantrum will go full hangry-toddler-in-the-grocery-store.
    Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of tantrum
Noun
  • Loading your audio article FORT COLLINS — After a violent outburst almost cost him everything, Avery Morrow was determined to get his life back on track.
    Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
  • Angry outbursts, a lack of motivation and poor eating habits may be signs of election stress that will put some people at higher risk for cardiovascular problems this week, experts and research suggest.
    Stephanie Innes, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of outburst
Noun
  • Brazil’s Supreme Court was evacuated after two nearby explosions, stirring security concerns before the country hosts the G20 summit.
    Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
  • But the new explosion of AI is just the latest development in a long line of technological evolution.
    Greg Brunk, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of explosion
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