A fit of anger. Typically preceded by the word “to throw”, as in “to throw a wobbler.”
Wobbler
Example Sentences
"That's a proper Wobbler, that is."
"I've never seen such a Wobbler in all my life."
Etymology & History
British slang for tantrum or fit of anger, from 'wobble' (shake). 'Throw a wobbler' means have a tantrum. Emerged in the 20th century. More colorful than 'tantrum', suggests instability. Particularly used about children or adults behaving childishly.
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General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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