con·nip·tion 
/kəˈnɪpʃən/ noun
plural con·nip·tions /kəˈnɪpʃən/ noun [count] US, informal : behavior that shows that you are suddenly very angry, upset, etc.
▪ Mom really had/threw a conniption [=fit] when I told her I got arrested. ▪ He goes into conniptions [=becomes very upset] if you disagree with him about politics.
▪ Mom really had/threw a conniption [=fit] when I told her I got arrested. ▪ He goes into conniptions [=becomes very upset] if you disagree with him about politics.
