conniption

[ kuh-nip-shuhn ]

noun

1. Often conniptions. Informal. a fit of hysterical excitement or anger.

conniption

/ kəˈnɪpʃən /

noun

1. slang.
   often plural a fit of rage or tantrums

Word History and Origins

Origin of conniption¹

An Americanism dating back to 1825–35; origin uncertain

Word History and Origins

Origin of conniption¹

C19: arbitrary pseudo-Latin coinage

Idioms and Phrases

see have a fit (conniption) .

Example Sentences

After the Inflation Reduction Act passed Congress without a single Republican vote, GOP lawmakers threw a conniption over the IRS appropriation.

From Los Angeles Times

Then there are desperately stupid ones, like the right wing’s collective conniption over Bud Light sending transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney a single can of oat soda with her face on it.

From Salon

It all would give the screenwriting guru Robert McKee a conniption.

From New York Times

And yet, in his election night speech, he was having a little whiny baby conniption fit.

From Slate

DeSantis threw a conniption last year when then-Disney Chief Executive Bob Chapek impudently expressed disapproval of the governor’s latest effort to pander to his far-right base, the so-called “Don’t Say Gay” law aimed at suppressing classroom discussions of gender issues.

From Los Angeles Times