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snit — [snit] n. [< ? SN(IPPY) + (F)IT] a fit of anger, pique, etc.: usually in (or into) a snit … English World dictionary
snit — (n.) state of agitation, fit of temper, 1939, American English, of unknown origin … Etymology dictionary
Snit — fit of rage or bad temper … Dictionary of Australian slang
fit — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. caprice, whim, fancy, notion; paroxysm, convulsion, seizure, outburst. See agitation. v. equip, furnish, outfit; grace, beautify; accommodate; clothe; suit, meet, conform; adapt. See agreement,… … English dictionary for students
snit — /snɪt/ (say snit) noun Colloquial a fit of rage or bad temper; sulk. {origin uncertain} …
snit — Australian Slang fit of rage or bad temper … English dialects glossary
snit — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. fret, dither (see agitation). II (Roget s 3 Superthesaurus) n. fit, pique, *tizzy. III (Roget s Thesaurus II) noun Informal. A condition of excited distress: fume. Informal: state, sweat, swivet.… … English dictionary for students
snit — n 1a. a small, obnoxious or devious person. The term is typically used of a smug or devious child. 1b. an insignificant person. The word is an invention influenced by snip, snitch and possibly snot. 2. a fit of irritation, a tantrum … Contemporary slang
snit — n. agitated state, fit of bad temper, temper tantrum (Slang) … English contemporary dictionary
snit — noun N. Amer. informal a fit of irritation or pique. Origin 1930s: of unknown origin … English new terms dictionary
