How to pronounce conniption
American English pronunciation
kuh-NIP-shun
- IPA
- /kəˈnɪpʃən/
- Syllables
- kuh · NIP · shun (3 syllables, stress on the 2nd)
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What conniption means
A wild burst of anger or panic
In a sentence: Dad nearly had a conniption when he saw the muddy paw prints.
Where it comes from: It's been used in America since 1833. Where it came from is unclear; it may be a playful twist on the word "corruption."
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