spit the dummy

English

Etymology

Referring to a baby having a tantrum and spitting out its dummy.

Pronunciation

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Verb

spit the dummy

1. (slang) To overreact (as an adult) to a situation, in an angry and childish manner.

   He'll really spit the dummy when he hears that he's not going on that trip.

Synonyms

• throw a tantrum

See also

• dummy spit
• have a cow
• hissy fit