mantrum

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Meaning · English

An emotional outburst by an adult man.

Register: derogatory, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

My hubby's there with his kinsmen. He loathes girls' night out—throws a mantrum every week. So I suppose I could go relieve his misery.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “mantrum” mean?

An emotional outburst by an adult man.

Is “mantrum” formal or informal?

mantrum is generally derogatory, slang.