Meaning of the word tantrum in English

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tantrum

US /ˈtæn.trəm/
UK /ˈtæn.trəm/

Noun

an uncontrolled outburst of anger and frustration, typically in a young child

Example:
The child threw a tantrum in the supermarket when he didn't get the candy.
He threw a huge tantrum when his toy broke.
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