Definition of "tantrums" []

• Plural form of tantrum. (noun)

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• "You teach a child that throwing tantrums is productive when you give in … Unfortunately, the right-wing has taken this to a new level of mastery … Everytime their delicate sensibilities are offended, they throw a hissy fit and what do their targets do?"
• "Mr. YORMY: You know, screaming about death panels, screaming that they're going to take 500 billion out of Medicare, and to be screaming like you're a bunch of kindergarten children having tantrums is ridiculous."
• "We need to pull together now, not indulge in tantrums and sour grapes."