1. a fit of rage or hysteria; an angry outburst
Usage: informal

Examples

• My mother had a conniption when she saw the mess in the kitchen.
• The coach threw a conniption after the referee’s bad call.
• Don’t have a conniption over such a small mistake.
• She nearly had a conniption when she discovered her car had been towed.
• The boss will have a conniption if he finds out we’re behind schedule.
• The children’s loud behavior gave their teacher a conniption.