teething

American  

[tee-thing] / ˈti ðɪŋ /

noun

Dentistry.

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

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Etymology

Origin of teething

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

Example Sentences

He claims to have been to Co-op Love a handful of times since it opened, and said he thinks the venue is still suffering from "teething problems".

From BBC

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

Communications Minister Anika Wells on Wednesday said she expected teething problems in the first few days and weeks of the ban but it was about protecting Gen Alpha - anyone under 15 years - and future generations.

From BBC

In a speech on Wednesday, exactly a week before the ban kicks in, Wells said teething problems were expected in the first few days and weeks.

From BBC

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

From Literature