Noun | Anger / Emotional Outburst
Encyclopedia of British Slang
STROP
Noun | Mild | Anger / Emotional Outburst
STROP Pronunciation: /str?p/ Part of Speech: Noun Severity Level: Mild Category: Anger / Emotional Outburst
Core Definition
A strop means:
A sulky outburst
A burst of petty anger
A tantrum
It implies exaggerated emotion.
Linguistic Origins
The term likely evolved from obstropulous, meaning stubborn or difficult.
It gained slang status in the 20th century.
Usage Contexts
Children:
Throwing a strop.
Adults:
Had a strop.
It signals emotional overreaction.
Emotional Register
Strop is mocking.
It downplays anger.
Final Assessment
Strop captures miniature fury.
With mild ridicule.
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