snit
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
A temper; a bad mood.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Near-synonyms: fit, hissy, hissy fit, shit fit, tantrum, snippiness
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Term of abuse.
Register: derogatory, slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “snit” mean?
A temper; a bad mood.
Is “snit” formal or informal?
snit is generally slang.