tantrum

Etymology

From earlier tanterum. Further etymology unknown.

noun

1. 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.
   When he became frustrated, he threw a tantrum, and his mother would attempt to comfort him. 2003, Saralea E. Chazan, Simultaneous Treatment of Parent and Child, page 185

verb

1. (intransitive) To throw a tantrum.