teething

American

[tee-thing] / ˈti ðɪŋ /

noun

Dentistry.

eruption of the deciduous teeth, especially the phenomena associated with their eruption.

Etymology

Origin of teething

First recorded in 1725–35; teethe + -ing ¹

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teething

Wizz Air's Moynihan acknowledged improvements had been made after initial teething issues and glitches.

From BBC ● May 29, 2026

Early ransomware attempts were not without teething troubles.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 6, 2026

Speaking on a podcast in September, Musk said that the vehicle “might have some initial teething pains because it’s such a radical redesign.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 21, 2025

There was a teething period the first couple of days as they reconvened, trying to get back on the same page that they’d left off eight years ago.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 11, 2025

“Someone should give that beast a teething ring,” she said, shaking her head.

From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer

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