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Meaning of Tantrum | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized
ˈtæn.tɹəm

Definitions

An often childish display or fit of bad temper.

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Examples

“Many parents become embarrassed by their children throwing tantrums in public places.”
“Baby Shawn threw a tantrum when he was told the bicycle was not his.”
“When he became frustrated, he threw a tantrum, and his mother would attempt to comfort him.”

CEFR level

C2
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This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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