conniption

[ kuh-nip-shuh n ]

/ kəˈnɪp ʃən /

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

Also called conniption fit.

Origin of conniption

An Americanism dating back to 1825–35; origin uncertain

Now, dont work yourself up into a conniption fit, chuckled Neale.

The Corner House Girls on a Tour |Grace Brooks Hill
And the way he kicks and snorts is enough to frighten any kind of game into a conniption fit.

The Trail Boys on the Plains |Jay Winthrop Allen
But it's only one of the ole woman's conniption fits, and you know she's got nineteen lives.

The End Of The World |Edward Eggleston
Nothing looks so bad as a conniption fit when it doesn't match the complexion, and generally it delays the game.

You Should Worry Says John Henry |George V. Hobart

She said she almost had a conniption fit but Emma kept hold of her.

Village Life in America 1852-1872 |Caroline Cowles Richards

conniption

/ (kəˈnɪpʃən) /

(often plural) US and Canadian slang a fit of rage or tantrums

C19: arbitrary pseudo-Latin coinage

conniption

see have a fit (conniption).