Meaning of tantrumy | Babel Free
Definitions
Of, or relating to a tantrum; displaying childish behavior or experiencing an episode of bad temper.
Examples
“She was always particularly “tantrumy,” as Max called it, after them, appearing low-spirited and unhappy.”
“The heroine is always rude and “tantrumy,” and the misunderstandings between the principal characters are nearly always the result⟳ of bad temper, if not actual brutality, on the part of the girl[…].”
““I don’t like⟳ tantrumy children,” said the Comtesse, and looked at Alex as if given half a chance, she would smack her too. “He’s only tantrumy because he’s unhappy.[…]””
“Did she hold⟳ eye contact⟳ because she deals with tantrumy children and agitated parents that way every day?”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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