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teething

verb noun

To grow teeth.

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
T
Ends with
G
Contains
EE
Scrabble score
12
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

/ˈtiːðɪŋ/ /ˈtiðɪŋ/

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Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. To grow teeth.

    “Babies typically start teething at about six months.”

  2. To bite on something to relieve discomfort caused by growing teeth.

    “She'll teethe on anything that she can get into her mouth.”

noun

  1. The eruption, through the gums, of the milk teeth; dentition.

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Example Sentences

Babies typically start teething at about six months.
She'll teethe on anything that she can get into her mouth.

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