# conniption

> English word · Noun · IPA /kəˈnɪp.ʃən/

## Definitions
1. A fit of anger or panic; conniption fit.
2. A fit of laughing; convulsion.

## Etymology
Since 1833, from American English. Unknown origin, probably a fanciful alteration of corruption etc., or maybe related to captious.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/conniption