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hissy

noun \ˈhi-sē\

Definition of HISSY

chiefly Southern & southern Midland
:  tantrum
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Origin of HISSY

perhaps by shortening & alteration from hysterical
First Known Use: circa 1934

Related to HISSY

Synonyms
blowup, explosion, fireworks, fit, tantrum [chiefly Southern & southern Midland], hissy fit, huff, scene

Rhymes with HISSY

missy, prissy, sissy

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  1. hissy
  2. hissy fit
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