What it means
Means absolutely raging, the sort of anger where you’re stomping about, slamming cupboards, and breathing through your nose like a bull. You’ll hear it as proper tampin when someone’s had their head done in by a bill, a row, or pure bad luck. Not quite a tantrum, more that simmering, ready-to-snap mood. Best approach is tea, silence, and giving them space for a bit, mun.
Usage examples
"Don’t go winding him up, butt, he’s tampin about that electric bill and he’s already slammed the kitchen door twice this morning."
"She was tampin when the delivery turned up smashed for the third week running."
"He gets proper tampin if anyone touches the thermostat in his house."
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