tanty

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Meaning · English

A tantrum.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used Australian English

Examples

I had never in my life seen a woman so angry. She made tanty noises like a toddler.

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 “tanty” mean?

A tantrum.

Is “tanty” formal or informal?

tanty is generally slang.