der Ausraster
Translation
tantrum, freak-out, fit of rage, outburst
Examples
Er hatte einen totalen Ausraster.
He had a total freak-out.
Nach dem Streit bekam sie einen Ausraster.
After the argument, she had a fit of rage.
Grammar Patterns
to have/get a tantrum/freak-out My boss had a freak-out today.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Wutanfall, Tobsuchtsanfall; Antonyms: Gelassenheit, Ruhe
Etymology
From the verb 'ausrasten' (to freak out). Composed of 'aus-' (out) and 'rasten' (to rest). Literally, 'resting out', meaning to break out of a state of rest or calm.
Memory Tips
Imagine someone 'bursting OUT' ('aus-') of their 'REST' ('Rast') state in a fit of rage.