department-store hissy fit

A term coined by mothers describing the hysterical (hissy fit) reaction of their little children when mothers say no to buying toys in a department store

Meredith and Little Jamica are in Harrods in London

Little Jamica: Mommy, look at this new stuffed bear!

Meredith: Oh, it's cute! Oh wait, too pricey, honey. So no, don't even think of buying it.
Little Jamica: WHAT?!! NOOOOOOOO!!! WAAAAH!
Meredith: Oh boy, here we go again. One more department-store hissy fit.

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