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To: darbymcgill

>>She had me til “conniption fits”.... ;)

conniption fit (plural conniption fits)

Anger or panic expressed verbally loudly and with overt bodily gestures.

Usage notes

In the southeastern part of the United States, the difference between a hissy fit and a conniption fit is usually associated with overt physical gestures.

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722 posted on 01/26/2020 7:05:38 AM PST by mairdie (Trump Impeachment Memes - Hit Me With Your Best Shot - Pat Benetar - https://youtu.be/eQG6liOA4wM)
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To: mairdie
conniption fit (plural conniption fits)

conniption.... noun

con·​nip·​tion | \ kə-ˈnip-shən

Definition of conniption

> : a fit of rage, hysteria, or alarm

Irregardless....;) Conniption is a noun not an adjective.

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737 posted on 01/26/2020 7:43:50 AM PST by darbymcgill
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To: mairdie

I came close to a conniption today when “Mel from Warren’s campaign” text me. It was from a NC number so local. I politely said I was a proud Trump supporter and requested no further text EVER. Then I had just a hissy fit.


764 posted on 01/26/2020 10:22:36 AM PST by nclaurel
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