   Hairy ConniptionIn Appalachian and Southern speech, "hairy conniption" is a colorful way of saying someone had an especially wild outburst or tantrum - a souped-up version of a "conniption fit." #SouthernSayings #Appalachia #PeopleandRelationships #Southern Hillbilly Dude Says...  I don't use 'hairy conniption,' but I've heard it all my life. It's always seemed a little gross. Hillbilly Dude Says... I don't use 'hairy conniption,' but I've heard it all my life. It's always seemed a little gross. Pronunciation[HAIR-ee kuh-NIP-shun] Meaning & Usage- A very intense outburst or tantrum (folk exaggeration)
Mae:
Did she really get that mad?
Earl:
Lord yes - she had a full-blown hairy conniption.variations: conniption, conniption fit ★ "Hairy" in Southern/Appalachian speech can mean "wild," "serious," or "intense." Adding it to "conniption" turns a regular fit into a big, memorable blow-up. ★ Origin and Etymology"Conniption" dates to early 19th-century American English. "Hairy" as an intensifier has long been used in the South to mean "wild" or "serious." Combining them creates a natural Southern-style exaggeration. Usage NotesStill heard in playful or humorous speech, especially among older Southerners and storytellers. Outside the South, people may recognize "conniption" but find "hairy conniption" novel or especially folksy. Say It Like a SouthernerSay it with extra punch: "hairy conniption." "Hairy" adds emphasis, making the conniption sound wilder or more dramatic. | ...
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