teething

[tee-thing]

noun

Dentistry.

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of teething¹

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

Example Sentences

She thought of carving a teething ring out of wood, but the baby would not have teeth for a while, either.

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The show's producer, Oliver Royds, told the BBC there are "always teething issues with shows of this magnitude" and the team "were slightly disappointed we didn't get it right from the very get-go".

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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.

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Pre-season performances have highlighted teething problems with Ryan Mason's intended style of play, but he's driven and ambitious, so I'm sure he will still be aiming high in his debut season as a head coach.

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There are plenty of ministers and staffers who will of course say loyally that No 10 is now firmly in control after understandable teething troubles, who are also somewhat fed up with the noises off.

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