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

When any side embarks on the sort of root and branch revolution the Italian presided over this summer, it is inevitable there will be teething problems and time required for understandings and relationships to form.

From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026

But Kenya’s effort to modernize the system is encountering teething problems.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 2026

It's extremely tempting to write a segue here about Wolf's career having had its own teething troubles – but, in truth, it's been more of a slow burn on a long fuse.

From BBC ● Apr. 28, 2026

“The first time we interviewed Christine on KCRW’s ‘Good Food,’ her daughter Maddie was on her lap, teething on a spatula,” said Jennifer Ferro, the president of KCRW.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 8, 2026

Little Zinoviya is teething, so her mama asked for a potion for that.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack

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