DiscoverAmerican English Podcast196 - Expression: To Have a Hissy Fit
196 - Expression: To Have a Hissy Fit

196 - Expression: To Have a Hissy Fit

Update: 2025-07-311
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Ever heard someone say, “Don’t have a hissy fit”? In this episode, we break down this funny, very Southern expression that describes a dramatic overreaction (think tantrum, or an overreaction). You’ll hear real-life examples—from picky eaters at restaurants to Wi‑Fi meltdowns—and find out how “hissy fit” made its way into American English.




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196 - Expression: To Have a Hissy Fit

196 - Expression: To Have a Hissy Fit

Shana Thompson