teethe
What is another word for teethe? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Verb — To grow one's teeth, especially as a baby.
We haven't recorded synonyms for teethe yet. You can still read its full definition, where it comes from, or words that rhyme with it.
How to use teethe
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
start teething
teething baby
teethe on something
Teethe is used mainly of babies and young animals rather than adults.
Etymology
Teethe comes down from Old English, where a related verb meant to grow teeth, and it is ultimately built on the same root as the word tooth. English still shares this root with German, whose word for teething is closely related.
Full origin of teethe →Frequently asked questions
What does teethe mean?
It means to grow teeth, particularly used of babies, and it can also mean biting on something to ease the discomfort of new teeth coming through.
What is another way to say a baby is teething?
You can also say a baby is cutting teeth, though teething is the everyday word most people use.
Is teething painful?
It is commonly linked with discomfort, which is why babies who are teething often bite on objects to ease it.
