spack attack

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Noun

spack attack (plural spack attacks)

1. (UK, slang, derogatory) A fit of foolish rage; a tantrum.
   • 2011, Shirley Castley, One Eye Crying, One Eye Laughing, page 265:

     We had some small touristy spack attacks here as our hotel was rubbish (even Istvan thought so) so relocated a few times until we were happy […]

   • 2009, Niall McLaren, Humanizing Psychiatry: The Biocognitive Model, page 169:

     She left jobs because she had “meltdowns from the stress” or had “spack attacks.”