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teething

The correct spelling is teething.

How to pronounce teething

verb

IPA: /ˈtiːðɪŋ/

Say it like: Tee-thi-ng

The correct spelling is teething. To grow teeth. For example: "Babies typically start teething at about six months."

Usage Examples

Babies typically start teething at about six months.

She'll teethe on anything that she can get into her mouth.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To grow teeth.
  2. 2.To bite on something to relieve discomfort caused by growing teeth.

noun

  1. 1.The eruption, through the gums, of the milk teeth; dentition.

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