have a fit

Other forms: had a fit; having a fit; has a fit

Definitions of have a fit
  1. verb
    get very angry and fly into a rage
    synonyms: blow a fuse, blow one's stack, blow up, combust, flip one's lid, flip one's wig, fly off the handle, go ballistic, have kittens, hit the ceiling, hit the roof, lose one's temper, throw a fit
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    type of:
    rage
    feel intense anger
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