Tantrum vs. Sulk — What's the Difference?

A tantrum, temper tantrum, meltdown, fit or hissy fit is an emotional outburst, usually associated with those in emotional distress, that is typically characterized by stubbornness, crying, screaming, violence, defiance, angry ranting, a resistance to attempts at pacification, and, in some cases, hitting and other physically violent behavior. Physical control may be lost; the person may be unable to remain still; and even if the "goal" of the person is met, they may not be calmed.

Sulk is the second studio album by Scottish pop band the Associates. It was released on 14 May 1982 on their own Associates imprint of Beggars Banquet Records for the UK and throughout the rest of Europe on WEA Records and in the US on 4 October by Sire Records.

A fit of bad temper. Also called regionally hissy2, hissy fit.

Be silent, morose, and bad-tempered out of annoyance or disappointment

An often childish display or fit of bad temper.

A period of sulking

(intransitive) To throw a tantrum.

To be sullenly aloof or withdrawn, as in silent resentment or protest.

A whim; an affected air.

A mood or display of sullen aloofness or withdrawal

A display of ill-humor, especially a demonstration of rage or frustration by shouting or violent physical movements, such as the stamping of feet; called also temper tantrum. It is usually associated with children, but is sometimes seen in adults.

To express ill humor or offence by remaining sullenly silent or withdrawn.

A display of anger expressed by irrationally striking out at innocent targets or inanimate objects; as, the governor was so insulted by the article, he threw a temper tantrum and cancelled the ceremony.

A state of sulking.

A display of bad temper;

A person who sulks

A furrow.

A furrow.

To be silently sullen; to be morose or obstinate.

A mood or display of sullen aloofness or withdrawal;

Be in a huff and display one's displeasure;