noun
teething
TEE-thihng
noun
1
The process of a baby's first teeth coming through the gums.
"The baby was fussy all week because of teething."
How to Use Teething
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe process babies go through as their first teeth emerge.
Common pairings
teething pain
teething problems
teething ring
Word Forms
teethings plural
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Etymology
From the verb "teethe" plus "-ing".